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Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia launch project to reopen borders

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Two women walk near the Ethiopian border crossing on the outskirts of Dollow, Somalia, Sept. 20, 2022. [VOA]

A new project aims to reopen the official border crossings between Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia, which have been partially or fully closed in recent years due to security issues.

Speaking Thursday in the border town of Mandera during the launch, Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said the project will improve socio-economic development between the three countries.

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