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

https://mins.news/en/item/22212

- France 24, 2026-08-14 13:52 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/world-bank-to-fund-645-metre-bridge-linking-bangui-and-zongo

> The Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo plan to build a 645-metre bridge across the Congo River between Bangui and Zongo. The World Bank will fund the $60 million project, which aims to improve trade and transport links between the two countries.

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