People walk past the Congo side of the Poids Lourd checkpoint at the border between Congo and Rwanda.
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Democratic Republic Of Congo
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.
People walk past the Congo side of the Poids Lourd checkpoint at the border between Congo and Rwanda.
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Last updated:
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Democratic Republic Of Congo

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