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NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has reopened its land border with Somalia for the trade in miraa, or khat, ending a 15-year suspension in a move officials cast as a landmark step for regional commerce and rural livelihoods. The decision, cleared by Kenya’s National Security Council, immediately restores road access for miraa exports through Mandera, Liboi and Kiunga — key crossing points that had been closed to overland shipments. Traders say the reopening will cut costs, expand market reach and curb the influence of cartels that…

Israel reopened the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on foot only, allowing Palestinians to leave the enclave and enabling some to return after fleeing the war, authorities said. The movement will be limited and subject to Israeli security checks for those entering and exiting, with Israel and Egypt expected to cap the number of travelers. An Israeli security official said European monitoring teams have arrived at Rafah, which “has now opened to the movement of residents, for both entry and exit.” Israel seized…

Birmingham Airport has resumed its operations following an incident involving a suspicious vehicle, according to a spokesperson from the airport. The vehicle was thoroughly inspected and was found to pose no threat, thanks to the diligent efforts of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, as confirmed by West Midlands Police. The spokesperson elaborated, stating that “certain passengers had to be evacuated, and we were forced to halt outgoing flights for a brief period while the police carried out their inquiry.” “The…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a fresh turn of events, Abudwak Airport, nestled in Somalia's Galgaduud region, has reopened its doors to domestic flights. This comes after a two-week hiatus spurred by militia threats and rumours of behind-the-scenes political meddling. A turbulent clan dispute had stirred security fears, leading to the temporary shutdown of the airport. The skies are now clear for aviation, deemed secure by local officials. One rebel faction’s vows to strike incoming flights led airlines to halt their routes…

After fifteen months of border closures, the Nigerian government decided to reopen them. The decision, taken at the last Council of Ministers, states that it is thanks to the control of Covid-19 in the country. A decision praised by the country's economic actors. as reported from Niamey, Moussa KakaIt is the control and…

The front doors to the Grand Marché of Niamey have reopened since this week. An event because it had been more than two years since they were closed due to work on the highway. While the Covid-19 pandemic and the violence in the post-election crisis have hit the capital's economic lung hard, traders are hoping to reopen their doors.…

Nigeria opened key border posts with Cameroon, Benin and Niger on Wednesday. The Abuja authorities introduced this within the afternoon. Nigeria closed its borders in August 2019, formally to cease smuggling and encourage native manufacturing. as reported from Lagos, Liza FabbianIt was the International Minister who made this…