By DAILY MONITORMore by this AuthorUgandan President Yoweri Museveni has said the closure of the border by Rwanda is a ‘hiccup’ that will not slow down the region. “Even if the border is closed, trade will go on, only that it will be through smuggling. Others have resorted to export a lot of things to South Sudan, DR Congo, Kenya and Tanzania,” said President Museveni. KATUNA BORDERIn late February, Kigali abruptly stopped vehicles from Uganda from entering Rwanda through Katuna, citing construction works. Museveni added that the East African countries have agreed to work for a confederation of the region to strengthen co-operation.

Source: Daily Nation May 17, 2019 04:18 UTC