{"id":52945,"date":"2025-02-11T21:46:16","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T21:46:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/rwanda-dr-congo-border-crossing-hours-extended\/"},"modified":"2025-02-11T21:46:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T21:46:06","slug":"rwanda-dr-congo-border-crossing-hours-extended","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/rwanda-dr-congo-border-crossing-hours-extended\/","title":{"rendered":"Rwanda-DR Congo border crossing hours extended"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The new operating times were announced by the administration of North Kivu, which was established by M23 rebels following their recent capture of the area.<\/p>\n<p>According to a statement from Governor Bahati Musanga Joseph, the border will now open at 6:00 AM and close at 10:00 PM, providing a longer window for people and goods to cross.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStarting from Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the Grande Barri\u00e8re border (La Corniche) connecting Rwanda and the DRC will open at 6:00 AM and close at 10:00 PM,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>Musanga emphasized that officials on both sides of the border would work together to ensure the smooth flow of activities and keep the crossing efficient and safe for all.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, before the M23 rebels took control, the border\u2019s opening time was later in the morning, and it closed earlier in the evening, limiting the time available for movement.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-81508 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/pic_-5.jpg\" alt=\"The administration of North Kivu, which was established by M23 rebels following their recent capture Goma has announced extended border crossing hours.\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With effect from Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the Grande Barri\u00e8re border (La Corniche) connecting Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo will operate under extended 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