Chad-Cameroon: The Bongor-Yagoa Bridge,

 


Chad-Cameroon: The Bongor-Yagoa Bridge, spanning 620 meters and costing $148 million, was inaugurated by Cameroon and Chad to enhance trade and regional integration. Located over the Logone River, which stretches for 1,000 km, the bridge is expected to improve connectivity between the two countries, facilitating smoother transport and economic exchanges in the region. The project highlights the importance of infrastructure development in strengthening ties and fostering growth across borders.

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