Francophone Africa invests

Francophone Africa is working
hard towards improving
infrastructure and some key
investments are being made in
several countries, according to
project expert Paul Runge of Africa
House.
In Gabon the development of the
Mayumba Deepwater port is a case
in point.
According to Runge Gabon is
improving the road, rail, shipping
and aviation networks. The country
has, like many others, developed a
national infrastructure master plan
that is being implemented – albeit
slowly.
Runge said increasing and
improving the quality and efficiency
of transport infrastructure was a
priority for the Gabon government.
Another important project was
the renovation of the Kinshasa to
Matadi rail line in the DRC.
According to Runge investment
in rail in Africa is on the increase.
He said upgrading rail in the DRC
could lead to major economic gains.