Cameroon and Chad have inaugurated a bridge over the Logone River, further strengthening their bilateral relations and paving the way for accelerating regional integration
Cameroonian Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute and his Chadian counterpart Allamaye Halina presided over the inauguration of the new bridge, which was constructed over five years at a cost of £499 million.
The completion of this new bridge marks a pivotal moment in regional connectivity as it transforms travel between two significant African nations, bringing immense benefits to local residents.
The bridge, about 620 meters long, connects the Cameroonian city of Yagoua to the Chadian city of Bongor. It is a symbol of friendship between the two countries, according to officials during the official inauguration of the bridge.
"The bridge is a symbol of solidarity and fruitful cooperation... it will be named 'Chad-Cameroon Friendship Bridge of Hope and Unity,'" said Halina.
"This is a bridge between two peoples. It will facilitate our rapprochement," added Ngute.
This is the second bridge linking the two countries, after the Nguéli Bridge, which connects Kousseri in Cameroon to the Chadian capital, N'Djamena.
According to officials, the new bridge will strengthen connectivity between the two countries and is expected to increase integration, trade exchanges, and the movement of goods and people between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS).
