Sudanese Pound Falls Sharply On News of Oil Delay

The pound has registered a sharp decline against hard currency following news that the resumption of exporting South Sudan's oil via Sudan might be delayed due to failure in security talks.

Oil rig (file photo): The country will only pump oil at about 70 percent of its former capacity.

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