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Back in 2015, Burundi closed its border with Rwanda, amid internal violence that erupted from the disputed re-election of then President Pierre Nkurunziza. At the time, Burundi accused Rwanda of supporting the protesters and encouraging the perpetrators of a failed coup.

But the two governments seemed to put that behind them, following the election of 脡variste Ndayishimiye as Burundi鈥檚 president in 2020. Two years later, the crossing was reopened and trade was back on track. But at the start of this year, diplomatic ties between the two nations suffered a new blow.

Burundi, once again, shut the entry points, accusing its neighbour of hosting and training a rebel group known as RED-Tabara. This armed militia claimed responsibility for a deadly attack near Burundi's western border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. So, what will it take to end tensions between the two nations?

Guests: Rwanda鈥檚 government spokesperson Yolande Makolo and political analyst Kwezi Tabaro

Presenter: Alan Kasujja