Category: Transports

The bridge over the Logone River: a great leap forward for millions of people in Central Africa

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The bridge, which has taken five years to complete, puts an end to the dangers and limitations of old means of transport, opening a new era for cross-border trade Like thousands of people living along the Logone River, Pierre Fissou, a teaching adviser in the Mayo Danay departmental delegation for basic education in the town of Yagoua (Cameroon), knows the perils of crossing from one side to the other of the natural boundary.   “I often go to the other side, Bongot, for walks and to see people. We are…

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African Development Fund releases $81 million dollars for construction of road linking Guinea and Senegal to promote integration and trade

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The loan from the concessional window of the African Development Bank Group consists of $41.47 million for Senegal and $39.46 million for Guinea The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund approved a loan of $80.93 million to Senegal and Guinea for the construction of a new interstate road linking Labé and Mali in Guinea with Kédougou and Fongolembi in Senegal.   The loan from the concessional window of the African Development Bank Group consists of $41.47 million for Senegal and $39.46 million for Guinea. The financing will be…

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VistaJet Commits to Powering Trade and Investments in East and South Africa

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Leading Business Aviation Company Invested in Connecting Global Investments to Regional Opportunities VistaJet (www.VistaJet.com/), the world’s first and only global business aviation company, has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to connecting the international investor community with markets in East and South Africa. This commitment was highlighted during its VistaJet East and South Africa Static Display Roadshow. Given their status as leading centers for economic development and innovation, Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Nairobi were selected as the host cities for the end-of-year Static Display Roadshow in the region.   Building on VistaJet’s…

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Commissions Transit Transport Terminal And Traffic Signals To Transform Urban Mobility

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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Commissions Transit Transport Terminal And Traffic Signals To Transform Urban Mobility

The newly commissioned terminal is designed to promote safety, sustainability, and inclusivity, particularly for persons with disabilities President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has officially commissioned a transit transport terminal and traffic signal system as part of the USD $52 million Integrated and Resilient Urban Mobility Project (IRUMP). This landmark initiative, funded by the Government of Sierra Leone and the World Bank, is designed to modernize urban transport, improve public safety, and enhance economic growth. Speaking at the event, President Bio emphasized the profound impact of his government’s investments in the…

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First World Sustainable Transport Day 26 November 2024

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What is sustainable transport? Transport is vital for promoting connectivity, trade, economic growth and employment. Yet it is also implicated as a significant source of green-house gas emissions. Resolving these trade-offs is essential to achieving sustainable transport and, through that, sustainable development. In its 2016 report, the Secretary-General’s High-level Advisory Group defined sustainable transport as “the provision of services and infrastructure for the mobility of people and goods — advancing economic and social development to benefit today’s and future generations — in a manner that is safe, affordable, accessible, efficient, and resilient,…

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African Development Bank and partners plan to make Abidjan-Lagos corridor highway a potent economic and industrial hub

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The Abidjan-Lagos corridor highway will link the cities of five major West African countries by 2030, and is set to become a powerful economic and industrial hub courtesy of the Spatial Development Initiative promoted by the African Development Bank. This 1,028-kilometre transnational coastal motorway will connect Côte d’Ivoire to Nigeria, while crossing through Ghana, Togo and Benin.  Work is due to commence in 2026 and is earmarked for completion in 2030, the African Development Bank revealed at an online workshop held on Thursday 22 November with all the partners associated…

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Civil Aviation: Cameroon to Host the ICAO Global Facilitation Forum in 2025

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Cameroon is set to play a prominent role on the international civil aviation stage by hosting the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Global Facilitation Forum in 2025. To this end, the Minister of Transport (MINT), Jean Ernest Masséna NGALLÈ BIBEHÈ, chaired a preparatory meeting in his office on November 5, 2024. This high-level meeting brought together key officials involved in organizing the event, including representatives from the Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA), the Ministry of External Relations (MINREX), the General Delegation for National Security (DGSN), and other major stakeholders in…

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Launch of Tchibanga Airport Construction Works

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On November 12, 2024, the Minister of Transport, Merchant Marine and Sea, Dieudonné Loïc NDINGA MOUDOUMA, accompanied by the Minister of Agriculture Jonathan IGNOUMBA and local authorities, including Governor Jean Robert MABOBET, officially launched the construction works of the new Tchibanga airport. This project is part of the country’s infrastructure modernization plan. Following the commissioning of Oyem airport, Tchibanga airport becomes the next step in this ambitious transformation of the transport sector. Initially planned as a renovation, the project was ultimately redesigned to build a new airport. The first phase,…

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RwandAir and Euroairlines Group sign a strategic agreement for worldwide distribution of their routes

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The African airline, boasting one of the youngest and most advanced fleets on the continent, will now be able to sell its tickets through over 60 markets and thus significantly expands its global distribution network Madrid, November 14, 2024. The African airline RwandAir has signed an agreement with Euroairlines Group to improve the distribution of its more than 30 domestic and international routes. They will benefit from the network of travel agencies, OTAs, aggregators and consolidators in more than 60 countries that the Spanish company will make available to them…

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Roam and ENERGICA Partner to Expand Charging Network with 10 Solar-Powered Roam Hubs

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Roam and ENERGICA will add 10 solar-powered Roam Hubs for electric motorcycle charging in Nairobi for affordable battery rentals and charging. This initiative will establish Roam as a leader in Africa’s innovative electric vehicle charging infrastructure, making up to 500 transactions daily at each Roam Hub. Roam’s open architecture design will enable various electric motorcycle brands to access its charging network, enhancing their convenience and promoting the adoption of electric mobility. This collaboration seeks to reduce energy costs by KES 10-15 per kWh, promoting affordable, sustainable transport. Roam, a Kenyan…

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