The increasing rate of bridge projects between African states further proves the importance of easy border access. In recent times, more African countries are signing agreements to link their border areas in a bid to promote regional trade. However, the African Development Bank (AfDB) had agreed in principle to provide XAF2 billion for this project, since 2013. The Kazungula Bridge Project will have a single-line railway track, pavement for pedestrians and international border facilities: two One-Stop Border Posts, located on Botswanan and Zambian territory. According to President Barrow, the bridge “ends centuries of travel difficulties.”Other countries that have planned a bridge to link their capital are the two Congos.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 04, 2019 15:00 UTC