BUJUMBURA – Burundi’s government continued its centralized economic policy Tuesday, even as human rights groups raised alarms over a “mystery illness” and increasing repression of the opposition. The border with Rwanda remains closed, a move that has stifled local trade and increased the cost of living for many Burundians. While the government has made efforts to re-engage with foreign donors, international observers report that power is increas…
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