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Ebola border shutdown leaves goods rotting between Uganda and DRC

Al Jazeera Saturday 06 June 2026, 10:07 UTC 1 min read
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Ebola border shutdown leaves goods rotting between Uganda and DRC Ebola border shutdown leaves goods rotting between Uganda and DRC Trade has come to a near standstill on the Uganda–DR Congo border as Ebola-related restrictions leave trucks stranded and perishable goods spoiling. Traders say they are suffering heavy losses while authorities tighten measures to prevent the virus from crossing into Uganda. Published On 6 Jun 2026

Ebola border shutdown leaves goods rotting between Uganda and DRC Ebola border shutdown leaves goods rotting between Uganda and DRC Trade has come to a near standstill on the Uganda–DR Congo border as Ebola-related restrictions leave trucks stranded and perishable goods spoiling. Traders say they are suffering heavy losses while authorities tighten measures to prevent the virus from crossing into Uganda. Published On 6 Jun 2026
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