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🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

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

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

Feb 27 • 03:56 UTC
🇲🇽 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 • 03:06 UTC
🇫🇷 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 • 11:57 UTC
🌍 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 • 10:26 UTC
🇷🇺 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 • 09:20 UTC
🌍 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 • 08:21 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC–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 • 03:56 UTC
🌍 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 • 18:56 UTC
🌍 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 • 16:43 UTC
🌍 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 • 12:54 UTC
🌍 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 • 12:49 UTC
🇳🇴 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 • 09:13 UTC
🇶🇦 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 • 08:57 UTC
🌍 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 • 09:34 UTC
🇪🇪 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 • 09:27 UTC
🇦🇷 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 Juárez-Lincoln Bridge in Texas for about four hours to facilitate a special event.

Feb 20 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 21:25 UTC
🇷🇺 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 • 13:05 UTC
🇶🇦 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 • 09:59 UTC
🌍 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 • 12:19 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 19:29 UTC
🇧🇷 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 • 19:02 UTC
🇺🇸 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 • 18:49 UTC
🇲🇽 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 • 16:03 UTC
🇲🇽 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 • 15:59 UTC
🇮🇸 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 • 14:08 UTC
🇩🇪 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 • 13:30 UTC
🇫🇷 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 • 10:32 UTC
🌍 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 • 08:01 UTC
🇪🇪 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 • 17:10 UTC
🇪🇪 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 • 16:33 UTC
🇪🇪 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 • 14:44 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

‘They handcuffed and blindfolded us’ – 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 • 14:16 UTC
🇪🇨 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 Pailón.

Feb 3 • 21:00 UTC
🇩🇪 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 • 18:58 UTC
🇶🇦 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 • 11:51 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Gaza-Egypt Rafah crossing reopens to limited traffic after long closure

The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened for limited traffic as part of the ceasefire process, allowing around 50 individuals to cross in each direction during the initial days.

Feb 2 • 11:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The Rafah border crossing, which connects Gaza with Egypt, reopens after almost two years of closure

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened after nearly two years, allowing a limited number of Palestinians to cross for medical assistance.

Feb 2 • 10:22 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Gaza's Rafah crossing to partially reopen after years of near-complete closure

The Rafah crossing in Gaza is set to partially reopen after being nearly completely closed for years.

Feb 1 • 16:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Trucks stuck in Belarus. Carriers will sue the Lithuanian government

Lithuanian transport companies are filing a collective lawsuit against the Lithuanian government due to the closure of the Lithuanian-Belarusian border and the challenges they face to return vehicles back to Lithuania.

Jan 8 • 15:34 UTC

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