EU Targets Sudan’s War Chest with Ban on Gold Exports

Africa · Eastern Key Facts —EU Sanctions. On 13 July 2026, the EU banned the purchase, import, or transfer of Sudanese gold and restricted mining chemicals. —War Financing. The SAF earned roughly $1.6 billion and the RSF about $1 billion from gold in 2024, making it the primary revenue source for both sides. —The UAE…