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World Bank to fund 645-metre bridge linking Bangui and Zongo

World Bank to fund 645-metre bridge linking Bangui and Zongo
France 24 Friday 14 August 2026, 13:52 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
Key Points

The Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo are set to build a new bridge linking their two major cities, Bangui and Zongo. The 60-million-dollar project will see the construction of a 645-metre bridge across the Congo River, aimed at strengthening trade and transport links between the two countries.

The Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo are set to build a new bridge linking their two major cities, Bangui and Zongo. The 60-million-dollar project will see the construction of a 645-metre bridge across the Congo River, aimed at strengthening trade and transport links between the two countries. [Image text:] EYEON AFRICA
World Bank (ORG) Bangui and Zongo The Central African Republic (LOCATION) the Democratic Republic of Congo (LOCATION) the Congo River (LOCATION)
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