Africa’s fifth-largest gold producer, Sudan has lost access to a key European market after Switzerland banned imports of Sudanese gold, putting further pressure on an industry estimated to be worth about CHF9

Switzerland is banning Sudanese gold purchases and imports amid growing evidence the gold trade is fuelling the country’s conflict.

Africa’s fifth-largest gold producer, Sudan has lost access to a key European market after Switzerland banned imports of Sudanese gold, putting further pressure on an industry…