Rwanda Bans Travel to Kigali As Coronavirus Deaths Increase

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Rwanda Bans Travel to Kigali As Coronavirus Deaths Increase

[East African] Rwanda has restricted the movement of people between its capital city Kigali and other districts in its latest bid to curb surging coronavirus infections and deaths.

Source: allAfrica.com

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