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- Kenyan President William Ruto announced plans to reopen two border crossings with Somalia in April to boost trade.
- The borders have been closed since 2011 due to Al-Shabab security concerns.
- Somali traders express optimism about the reopening, citing economic interdependence.
- However, challenges like poor infrastructure and banditry persist.
- Somalia has joined the East African Community passport system to boost connectivity, and Mogadishu reports increased tourism despite ongoing security threats.
