Chinese Firms Win Bid to Build Road Used for Cameroon-Chad Trade

The African Development Bank has awarded contracts to four Chinese companies to reconstruct a 278-kilometer highway in northern Cameroon. This highway is crucial for trade between Cameroon and Chad, two neighboring countries in Central Africa. The road reconstruction project aims to improve the transportation infrastructure and facilitate the movement of goods and people between the two countries. The contracts were awarded to the Chinese firms after a competitive bidding process. The highway project is part of the Bank's efforts to support the economic development and regional integration in Central Africa. The improved road infrastructure is expected to boost cross-border trade, reduce transportation costs, and enhance the overall economic competitiveness of the region. The involvement of Chinese companies in the project is in line with the growing presence of Chinese investments and infrastructure development initiatives in Africa, as part of China's global economic and diplomatic strategy.