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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 25 MIN

Kenya-Somalia border reopening sparks fears

from DW AfricaLink · host DW

Kenya plans to reopen key border crossings with Somalia 15 years after attacks blamed on Al-Shabab extremists forced its closure. The move that is intended to boost trade and reunite families has sparked security concerns.

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Kenya plans to reopen key border crossings with Somalia 15 years after attacks blamed on Al-Shabab extremists forced its closure. The move that is intended to boost trade and reunite families has sparked security concerns.

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