Cameroon and Chad have inaugurated a key infrastructure project linking the two nations, marking a pivotal moment in cross-border cooperation and regional integration.
The new bridge, spanning 620 metres across the Logone River, now connects the town of Yagoua in northern Cameroon with Bongor in southwestern Chad. The project was officially launched on Monday in a ceremony attended by Cameroon’s Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute and his Chadian counterpart, Allamaye Halina.
“This bridge is a bridge between two peoples,” Ngute said at the event. “It brings our communities together and builds a stronger bond between our nations.”
Chad’s premier described the bridge as a powerful symbol of unity and announced its official name: the Chad-Cameroon Bridge of Friendship, Hope, and Unity.
“This structure goes beyond its physical form—it represents the spirit of partnership and shared destiny between our countries,” said Halina.
Officials from both governments underscored the bridge’s significance for trade, mobility, and regional stability. Beyond enhancing local connectivity, the bridge is set to play a critical role in linking the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), opening new routes for goods, services, and people across the two blocs.
By easing transportation and reducing travel time between the two countries, the bridge is expected to stimulate economic growth and contribute to broader goals of African continental integration.
The inauguration marks a milestone in regional infrastructure cooperation, setting a precedent for future projects aimed at bridging political boundaries and strengthening inter-African solidarity.