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Story summary
- The Kavimvira border post between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi reopened on February 23, 2026, after more than two months of closure due to military activity by the March 23 Movement (M23), allegedly supported by Rwanda.
- Officials from both countries confirmed the reopening, restoring a crucial trade route shut since December.
- The reopening should ease regional economic strain by enabling movement of goods and people.
