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πŸ‡«πŸ‡· 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 β€’ 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 β€’ 10:26 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Reopening of the Kavimvira Border Crossing Between Burundi and the Congo

Burundi has reopened the Kavimvira border crossing with the Democratic Republic of the Congo after being closed for over two months due to ongoing conflicts in eastern Congo.

Feb 24 β€’ 09:08 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 β€’ 03:56 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
National & Local

DR Congo-Burundi border reopens

A significant border crossing between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi has officially reopened, facilitating cross-border movement and trade.

Feb 23 β€’ 21:45 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 β€’ 16:43 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
National & Local

Gazans face impossible wait at Rafah crossing to Egypt

Many Gazans face long waits at the Rafah crossing to Egypt despite the recent partial reopening, with only a few dozen allowed to cross daily.

Feb 23 β€’ 10:55 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 β€’ 09:34 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

East of the DRC: the population of Uvira demands the reopening of the border with Burundi

The residents of Uvira, a city in eastern DR Congo, are urging for the reopening of the border with Burundi, which remains closed despite the cessation of hostilities in the area.

Feb 19 β€’ 05:52 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί 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 β€’ 13:05 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ 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 β€’ 09:59 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The relief of Nigerien operators after the reopening of the Benin-Nigeria-Niger border corridor

Nigerien operators express relief following the reopening of the strategic Benin-Nigeria-Niger border corridor, crucial for trade and commerce.

Feb 11 β€’ 08:41 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· 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 β€’ 10:32 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FG reopens Nigeria–Niger border

Nigeria's Federal Government has reopened the Nigeria–Niger border to enhance regional trade and economic ties.

Feb 10 β€’ 07:38 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Kebbi border reopening sparks fresh security fears

Residents of Kebbi State are anxious about the reopening of the Tsamiya border corridor, fearing potential attacks by armed groups.

Feb 9 β€’ 00:07 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
World

Border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopens; has been little used due to restrictions

The reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has been met with limited use and significant restrictions amidst ongoing tensions and disagreements.

Feb 7 β€’ 20:09 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FG approves reopening of Kebbi border for regional trade β€” Customs CG

The Nigerian Federal Government has announced the reopening of the Tsamiya land border in Kebbi State for trans-border trade, ensuring strict security measures.

Feb 7 β€’ 16:01 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ taz
World

Opening of Rafah Border: A Glimmer of Hope, Nothing More

The reopening of the Rafah border crossing is seen as a positive development for residents of Gaza, yet ongoing bombings indicate a continuation of the conflict.

Feb 6 β€’ 11:50 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
World

Rafah reopens while planning the 'new Gaza' without the Palestinians

The reopening of the Rafah border crossing, which connects Gaza to Egypt, allows for limited movements of Gazans amidst ongoing conflict and uncertainty about their future.

Feb 5 β€’ 04:45 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Gaza residents return to Khan Younis after Rafah reopens

Gaza residents returned to Khan Younis following the partial reopening of the Rafah crossing with Egypt, amid long waits and concerns for those still in Gaza.

Feb 4 β€’ 07:48 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
World

The Palestinians Who Fled the Horror Face Israeli Obstacles to Return to Gaza After Rafah Reopens

The reopening of the Rafah border crossing has sparked hopes for around 100,000 Palestinians who fled to return to Gaza, but only a handful have been allowed back by Israel.

Feb 4 β€’ 04:40 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° DennΓ­k N
World

Reopening of the crossing in Gaza is accompanied by Israeli attacks. Only a few patients reached Egypt

The reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is primarily symbolic, with reports indicating only a dozen people crossed on the first day, amidst ongoing Israeli attacks.

Feb 3 β€’ 18:06 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

Middle East: With tears in their eyes, the first Palestinians from Gaza return from Egypt

A dozen Palestinians returned to the devastated Gaza Strip from Egypt, reuniting with relatives amid a mix of joy and emotion after a limited reopening of the border crossing.

Feb 3 β€’ 16:17 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

Rafah: 12 injured Palestinians crossed into Egypt – 12,000 doctors on standby

On the first day of the Rafah border crossing reopening, twelve injured individuals, along with their escorts, entered Egypt from the Gaza Strip, with a maximum of 50 patients allowed to cross each day due to restrictions.

Feb 3 β€’ 09:32 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

As Rafah crossing reopens, Palestinians wait to be reunited with relatives

With the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, many Palestinians gathered at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, eagerly waiting for family members arriving from Egypt after a long separation.

Feb 3 β€’ 07:22 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
World

"No one should leave Gaza".. tragic testimonies from the first bus crossing the Rafah crossing

A Palestinian woman expressed her determination to remain in Gaza upon returning on the first bus after the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, describing her journey as filled with fear and suffering.

Feb 3 β€’ 05:33 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
World

Middle East Conflict: No Normality in Gaza

The reopening of the Rafah border crossing holds little practical significance as neither Hamas nor Israel have abandoned their objectives, indicating that normalcy in Gaza remains distant.

Feb 2 β€’ 18:16 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
World

Rafah border crossing reopening is symbolic, even if numbers entering and exiting Gaza are low

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened for limited traffic, symbolizing hope despite low numbers of people crossing.

Feb 2 β€’ 16:41 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

Egypt: Slow movement at the Gaza border after Israel's reopening of the Rafah crossing

Dozens of Palestinians were expected to leave or return to Gaza today after Israel reopened the only pedestrian crossing to Egypt, a significant step toward a ceasefire aimed at ending the war, albeit with strict access restrictions.

Feb 2 β€’ 16:33 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
World

Israel agrees to limited reopening of Rafah border crossing in Gaza

Israel has reopened the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt for a limited number of pedestrians as part of fragile diplomatic efforts to stabilize the ongoing conflict.

Feb 2 β€’ 12:19 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ NPR
World

Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt slated to reopen

Israel has announced the reopening of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, marking a significant step in the ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, though no crossings have occurred yet.

Feb 2 β€’ 09:55 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
World

Israel fully opens Rafah border crossing

Israel has fully opened the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt for residents to enter and exit, following a partial reopening a day earlier.

Feb 2 β€’ 08:34 UTC

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