Burundi: Govt Bans Exports to Stem Food Shortage

Insecurity and an economic downturn in Burundi have led to a disruption of markets and farming, leaving more than 2.3 million people severely food insecure.

The country has been in political turmoil since opposition to President Pierre Nkurunziza's third term mid last year led to fighting resulting in deaths and displacement.

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