M23 rebellion : war slows trade between Burundi and DR Congo

Income-generating projects in Burundi have experienced a decline since the escalation of conflict in eastern DRC last February.

The Gatumba sector, located along the western border of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has seen the most significant impact on trade and transportation.

Many families living along National Road 4, which connects Bujumbura and Uvira, are struggling economically due to a sharp drop in traffic.

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