Al-Junaynah, April 06 (Darfur24)
The Sudanese pound has declined further against the Chadian franc in markets across West Darfur, following the reopening of the Adré border crossing and the resumption of trade between Sudan and Chad.
During a field visit to markets in El Geneina, traders told Darfur24 that the price of 1,000 Chadian francs rose from around 25,000 Sudanese pounds during the border closure to about 28,500 pounds after trade resumed—signaling increased demand for the Chadian currency.
Traders attributed the rise to renewed import activity and cross-border commerce, which has driven demand for the franc, widely used in transactions in local markets.
“The return of trade has increased the need for Chadian currency to complete purchases,” one trader said.
Meanwhile, dealers reported a sharp increase in conversions from digital balances on the “Bankak” application into cash, with transfer rates reaching around 25 percent—the highest level in recent months.
Market participants said the trend reflects growing demand for cash liquidity among traders to facilitate direct cross-border transactions.