New road routes from South Sudan to Ethiopia

New agreements signed between South Sudan and Ethiopia will include the construction of new road routes connecting the two countries. The first of these projects will be for a road running through Boma, Bor, Dima and Raad. A road is also planned to run through Pagak, Gamebella and Palouge. The sections of road in Ethiopia that will connect with the stretches in South Sudan are already complete. Much of the financing for the projects looks likely to come from Ethiopia as war-torn South Sudan is suffering ser
March 2, 2017 Read time: 2 mins
New agreements signed between South Sudan and Ethiopia will include the construction of new road routes connecting the two countries. The first of these projects will be for a road running through Boma, Bor, Dima and Raad. A road is also planned to run through Pagak, Gamebella and Palouge. The sections of road in Ethiopia that will connect with the stretches in South Sudan are already complete. Much of the financing for the projects looks likely to come from Ethiopia as war-torn South Sudan is suffering serious privation at present and is not in a position to pay for road construction. The remainder of the financing for the work is likely to come from international sources but has yet to be revealed. The road projects will help boost transport and assist in developing the struggling economy of South Sudan. The trade agreement signed between the two nations will also be of major economic benefit to South Sudan.
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