KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudan’s government is merging five government ministries as part of its austerity measures that have sparked protests, the state news agency reported Wednesday.
The latest move, approved by President Omar al-Bashir, reduces the number of Cabinet posts from 31 to 26. Also, the parliament announced it will cut the number of its specialized committees in another effort to reduce spending.
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