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Rwanda's government has denied accusations that it armed a rebel group alleged to have carried out a grenade attack that wounded dozens in Burundi's economic hub, Bujumbura, last Friday.
At least 38 people were injured in the attack, Pierre Nkurikiye, the spokesperson for Burundi's interior ministry said. Schools are reopening in Kenya after the start of term was postponed because of severe flooding.
"These terrorists were recruited, trained and even equipped with weapons in Rwanda and by Rwanda," Mr Nkurikiye added. Police and transport officials have been deployed to ensure students get to class safely.
Rwanda's government dismissed the allegations on Sunday, saying Rwanda "has absolutely no connection" with the attack and had "no reason to be involved" in it. More than 1,600 schools across the country may not reopen yet due to floods, authorities said.
"We call on Burundi to solve its own internal problems Muslim leaders have expressed concern over the safety of learners and asked for a close monitoring of the situation.
and not associate Rwanda with such despicable matters," the statement by the They are calling on drivers to be vigilant on roads that have been left in a bad state.
office of the government spokesperson added. Several schools have been damaged by the floods which have killed more than 250 people across Kenya.
Red Tabara, the group accused of executing the grenade attack, has also denied responsibility, saying it "does not attack innocent civilians". Schools had been due to open on 29 April before the new term was pushed back.
Relations between Rwanda and neighbouring Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo have become strained in recent years, with both neighbours accusing Rwanda of funding rebel attacks in their countries.
Rwanda has repeatedly denied these allegations.
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