Relief After the Reopening of the Border Between Goma in the DRC and Gisenyi in Rwanda
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Border between DR Congo and Rwanda reopens amid Ebola outbreak
The border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda has reopened after weeks of closure over the Ebola outbreak. The move restores a vital trade route for the city of Goma, with many residents expressing relief as cross border travel and business resume.
In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the border between the cities of Goma in the DRC and Gisenyi in Rwanda has reopened. It had been closed for over a month due to the Ebola outbreak. The decision to reopen was made by local authorities in Gisenyi, who are thus easing restrictions. On both sides of the border, there is relief for the local populations.
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