Istanbul’s ‘suitcase trade’ stalls as African merchants face crackdownSun, 01 Jun 2025 08:05:20 GMT
Porters roam the narrow streets of Laleli in central Istanbul carrying parcels ready for shipment to customers all over the world.The maze of alleys that lead down to the Sea of Marmara have long been the centre of the “suitcase trade” to sub-Saharan Africa, a route through which merchants carry goods back and forth in …