DR Congo: Residents of Uvira call for urgent reopening of border with Burundi
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-02-20 20:34 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Immigration
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In Uvira, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, daily life has lost its normal rhythm. Since 10 December, when the border with Burundi was closed, the city has been functioning at half speed. Streets once bustling with vendors and transporters are now deserted.
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