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๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Rafah crossing partially reopens after weeks of closure

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened partially, allowing limited movement for medical cases and stranded travelers after a long closure amidst ongoing conflict.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

A Few Are Allowed to Cross After Gaza's Border Crossing at Rafah Is Reopened

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened for a limited number of individuals following its closure due to the conflict involving Israel and Iran.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The occupation announces its intention to open the Rafah crossing on Wednesday in a limited way

Israeli authorities plan to partially reopen the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt from March 18, following a period of closure due to the war in Iran.

Mar 16 โ€ข 00:07 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Civilians Raise Liberian Flag As Armed Guinean Soldiers Occupy Border Area - Fear Forces Schools Closure in Lofa

Civilians in Lofa County, Liberia, are taking action to defend their territory amid reports of Guinean soldiers occupying the area, leading to heightened tensions and fears of school closures.

Mar 11 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

R. Motuzas: We cannot solve the truck problems in Belarus because the regime exploits it for pressure

R. Motuzas highlights that truck issues in Belarus are being politically exploited, particularly following Lithuania's closure of its border with Belarus as a response to the regime's actions.

Mar 10 โ€ข 08:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The Night Closure of Koidula and Luhamaa Has Not Reduced the Number of Border Crossers

The nighttime closure of Koidula and Luhamaa border checkpoints has not resulted in a decrease in border crossers, with numbers remaining consistent even since the closures began.

Mar 9 โ€ข 19:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The Night Closure of the Koidula and Luhamaa Border Posts Has Not Reduced the Number of Border Crossers

The nighttime closure of the Koidula and Luhamaa border posts in Estonia has not led to a significant decrease in the number of people crossing the border daily.

Mar 9 โ€ข 16:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The closed Adre crossing: Darfur refugees stuck between hunger and borders

Refugees from Darfur are stranded between hunger and borders as the Adre crossing has been closed, leaving many in dire conditions.

Mar 9 โ€ข 13:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Poland Closes Part of Its Airspace

Poland has announced the closure of a portion of its airspace from March 10 to June 9, 2026, due to security concerns related to unidentified drones crossing the border.

Mar 6 โ€ข 16:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Education Minister: After funding reforms, border schools will still be able to have classes with five children

Latvia's Education Minister discusses new funding reforms for schools, emphasizing the need for compromise and the potential for school closures due to local decisions.

Mar 6 โ€ข 12:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Customs begins negotiations on layoffs of border personnel - affects up to 140 employees

Finnish Customs has started negotiations with employee organizations regarding potential layoffs affecting up to 140 employees due to the ongoing border closure.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The detour roads of Saatse boot could be ready by autumn

The government plans to expedite the construction of detour roads in Saatse, following the closure of road segments that pass through Russian territory.

Mar 5 โ€ข 04:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Israel: The Rafah Border Crossing Will Be Closed

Israel has announced the closure of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, claiming it will not impact the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Feb 28 โ€ข 19:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Colombia announces the closing of its borders from March 7, 2026, for voting

Colombia will close its borders on March 7, 2026, as part of measures to ensure public order during legislative elections on March 8.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

AMLO suggests Biden is 'not very intelligent' for proposing border closure: 'It is demagogic'

President Andrรฉs Manuel Lรณpez Obrador criticized U.S. President Joe Biden's remarks about closing the border due to increased migration, calling it a demagogic stance.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Coyotes 'make business' with border closure: Charge 11,000 pesos to move migrants away from the US

Coyotes in Panama are capitalizing on the closure of the US border by offering return journeys for migrants, with the costs and details of these new routes highlighted.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

DR Congo-Burundi border reopens after two months of closure

The border between DR Congo and Burundi has reopened after a two-month closure due to security concerns.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:57 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Burundi Reopens Border With DR Congo After Two-Month Closure

Burundi has reopened its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo following a two-month closure due to regional violence.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Chad shuts border with war-torn neighbor

Chad has closed its eastern border with Sudan due to security concerns arising from ongoing conflicts in Sudan that have spilled over into Chad.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:20 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Chad: Reasons for the Closure of the Border with Sudan

The Chadian government has announced a strict and immediate closure of its border with Sudan due to repeated incursions following recent conflicts in the border region.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:21 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRCโ€“Burundi: the reopening of a strategic border in the heart of regional balances

The border between Uvira and Bujumbura reopened after several weeks of closure, aiming to boost regional trade and security.

Feb 24 โ€ข 03:56 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Chad closes border with Sudan following clashes

Chad has closed its border with Sudan after violent clashes linked to the ongoing Sudanese conflict, resulting in the deaths of five Chadian soldiers and several civilians.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:56 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Trade and hope return to Uvira after DRC-Burundi border reopens

The border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi has reopened after more than two months of closure, revitalizing trade and normalcy for Uvira residents.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:43 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The border between Uvira and Bujumbura reopens after almost two months of closure

The Uvira-Bujumbura border reopens after nearly two months of closure due to security concerns, stirring significant public interest on both sides.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:54 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Key DRC-Burundi border reopens after two-month closure

The border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi has reopened after a two-month closure due to M23 rebel activities in eastern DRC.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Chad closes the border to war-torn Sudan

The Chadian government has announced the closure of its border with Sudan due to clashes between Chadian soldiers and armed groups involved in Sudan's civil war.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Chad closes its borders with Sudan "until further notice"

Chad has announced the closure of its borders with Sudan indefinitely due to repeated incursions and violations by warring factions from Sudan.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:57 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

DR Congo: Residents of Uvira call for urgent reopening of border with Burundi

Residents of Uvira, DR Congo, are urging for the reopening of the border with Burundi, which has been closed since December 10, significantly disrupting daily life and trade in the region.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

"Complete closure of the border is not excluded": businesses and residents prepare for the nighttime closure of border points

The Estonian government has decided to close two border points, Koidula and Luhamaa, nightly from February 24, 2026, affecting local businesses and residents.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

February 21: The CBP announcement about the closure of an important border crossing in Texas

On February 21, the CBP will temporarily close the Juรกrez-Lincoln Bridge in Texas for about four hours to facilitate a special event.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Unusual, but real: the mosquito that closed the border between Mendoza and Chile for 24 hours

A mosquito of the Aedes aegypti species, known to transmit dengue, led to the closure of the Mendoza-Chile border for 24 hours for disinfection purposes.

Feb 19 โ€ข 21:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Kenya to reopen border with neighbor after nearly 15 years

Kenya plans to reopen its land border with Somalia after nearly 15 years of closure due to security concerns related to Al-Shabaab attacks.

Feb 13 โ€ข 13:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Kenya Reopens Border with Somalia After 15 Years of Closure

Kenya is set to reopen its border with Somalia in April 2024 after being closed since 2011 due to attacks by Al-Shabaab militants.

Feb 13 โ€ข 09:59 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Govt to Reopen Kenya-Somalia Border in April

The Kenyan government plans to reopen the Kenya-Somalia border in April after a closure that began in 2011, emphasizing security measures to ensure safety.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How many drones did the U.S. detect at the border and how the Mexican cartels use them

The article discusses the increased threat posed by Mexican cartels using drones at the U.S.-Mexico border and the recent temporary airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, due to this threat.

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trump government accuses drug cartels of invading airspace and temporarily closes airport in Texas

The Trump administration announced the temporary closure of El Paso airport due to concerns about drone incursions allegedly linked to drug cartels.

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Western Hemisphere defense chiefs convene after border drone scare prompts airspace closure

Top U.S. military leaders meet with representatives from over 30 countries to enhance security cooperation in the Western Hemisphere, focusing on border control and regional threats.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum contradicts the U.S.: 'There are no reports of cartel drones at the border'

Claudia Sheinbaum stated there are no reports of cartel drones along the border, contradicting U.S. government claims that led to a temporary airspace closure in Texas.

Feb 11 โ€ข 16:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum indicates that there is no information on drone use at the border after airspace closure in El Paso

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced an investigation into the U.S. decision to close airspace in El Paso, Texas, claiming she has no reports regarding cartel drones as the reason for the closure.

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Flight traffic in El Paso reopened but no explanations given

Flight operations have resumed at El Paso International Airport after a sudden closure attributed to unspecified reasons, with speculation regarding drone activity across the Mexican border.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

At the Border with Mexico: USA Surprises by Closing El Paso Airport for Ten Days

The FAA has unexpectedly closed the El Paso International Airport for ten days due to unspecified security reasons.

Feb 11 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Palestinians return to Gaza after long-awaited Rafah reopening

The Rafah border crossing has reopened, allowing Palestinians to return to Gaza after a prolonged closure.

Feb 10 โ€ข 10:32 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigeria Reopens Border With Niger, Hundreds of Trucks Exit

Nigeria has reopened its borders with Niger, allowing the movement of hundreds of trucks that were previously stranded due to months of closure.

Feb 10 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The Closure of Koidula and Luhamaa Border Points Primarily Affects Bus Companies

The Estonian government's decision to close the Koidula and Luhamaa border points overnight will primarily impact bus companies and parking operators at road border points.

Feb 7 โ€ข 17:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Night closure of Koidula and Luhamaa border points mostly affects bus companies

The nighttime closure of Koidula and Luhamaa border points in Estonia, commencing February 24 for three months, primarily impacts bus companies and parking operators due to decreased operating hours in response to incidents from Russia.

Feb 7 โ€ข 16:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Estonia handed a note to Russia about the nighttime closure of border points

Estonia's Foreign Ministry summoned the temporary charge d'affaires of the Russian embassy and delivered a diplomatic note regarding the closure of two border points for nighttime movement due to incidents originating from Russia.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

โ€˜They handcuffed and blindfolded usโ€™ โ€“ Palestinian returnee to Gaza

Palestinians returning to Gaza through the Rafah border crossing report facing significant challenges and intimidation from Israeli forces after a prolonged closure of the entry point.

Feb 5 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Uniformed personnel conduct checks on citizens while the border crossing in Esmeraldas remains closed

Despite the announced closure of international crossings by the Ecuadorian government, controlled transit of people continues at the Mataje binational bridge and via river to San Lorenzo del Pailรณn.

Feb 3 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
World

Rafah border crossing partially opened: Access through the checkpoint to ambulances

After nearly two years of near-total closure, the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza is partially opened, but crossing remains complicated.

Feb 2 โ€ข 18:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

A Real Window of Hope: Gaza Committee Set to Announce Crossing Arrangements via Rafah Border Crossing

The Gaza National Committee announced upcoming plans for registration and priority criteria for Palestinians crossing through the recently reopened Rafah border crossing with Egypt after a two-year closure.

Feb 2 โ€ข 11:51 UTC

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