Day: 7 October 2024

ECOWAS Launches Major Cross-Border Bridge Project Between Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia

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On October 3, 2024, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) took a crucial step in regional infrastructure development by officially launching the construction of a bridge over the Cavally River. This ambitious project, which will connect Côte d’Ivoire to Liberia, is part of ECOWAS’s Vision 2050 aimed at strengthening economic integration and connectivity in West Africa. Spanning 288 meters, this two-lane prestressed reinforced concrete bridge is much more than just infrastructure. According to Mr. Chris Appiah, Acting Director of Transport at the ECOWAS Commission, it represents “a gateway…

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Republic of Congo Enhances Road Safety with Quipux

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On October 2, 2024, a major agreement aimed at improving road safety in the Republic of Congo was concluded in Abidjan. Minister Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso and the company Quipux signed a memorandum of understanding to implement a series of innovative initiatives as part of a public service delegation. This public-private partnership, developed with the support of the National Steering Committee for PPPs in Côte d’Ivoire, provides for a comprehensive program focused on three main areas: Driver Education: A training program will be established to educate Congolese drivers on good…

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