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DRC-Burundi Border Reopens; Ghana Halts Tomato Imports

2/24/2026

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The border between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi has officially reopened, improving trade and cross-border movement for regional commerce and cooperation.
Ghana has stopped tomato imports from Burkina Faso after a jihadist attack in Titao killed eight vendors.
In Benin, efforts are underway to revitalize FonGbè and other national languages.

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Story summary

The border between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi has officially reopened, improving trade and cross-border movement for regional commerce and cooperation.
Ghana has stopped tomato imports from Burkina Faso after a jihadist attack in Titao killed eight vendors.
In Benin, efforts are underway to revitalize FonGbè and other national languages.