Nigeria: Gov Radda Awards Contract for Construction of Dilapidated Yankara Road in Faskari Lga

[Premium Times] Governor Radda, while inspecting the road, was visibly disturbed by its poor and unsafe condition. He expressed concern that residents of Yankara New Extension had endured years of hardship due to the deplorable state of the route.
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Kenya: Rironi-Mau Summit Road Project Split Amid Chinese Investment Cap

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The expansion of the Rironi-Mau Summit Expressway will be split into two sections to accommodate two consortiums including Chinese firms and the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) after both bidders cited a strict $1 billion investment cap on Chinese state-owned enterprises that requires a lengthy internal review before approval.
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Mozambique: 60 Million Dollars Spent On Compensation During Power Line Construction

[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican National Energy Transport Company (STE) has so far spent 58.6 million US dollars to resettle and compensate households and public infrastructures affected by the Temane-Maputo Power Transmission Line construction project.
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Liberia: U.S.-Based Liberian Backs Senator Moye Amid Jor Bridge Construction Dispute

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- A U.S.-based Liberian from Bong County, Dr. George Toto, has issued a statement defending Bong County Senator Prince Moye in his ongoing disagreement with Nimba County District 7 Representative Musa Hassan Bility over the construction of the stalled Jor Bridge in Gbarnga.
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Uganda: Police Moves to Expand Officer Housing Using in-House Construction Unit

[Nile Post] The Uganda Police Force says it is committed to overhauling accommodation facilities for its personnel across the country, with major construction works already underway in several districts.
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Nigeria: MDGIF Announces Plans to Build 500 CNG Refuelling Stations in 3 Years

[This Day] Abuja -- The Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) has said that it has concluded discussions with leading Chinese manufacturer, Endurance Group, to make available 500 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refuelling stations across Nigeria for the next three years.
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Kenya: New AI Tool Unveiled to Cut Construction Costs, Boost Project Transparency

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's construction sector has received a major digital upgrade following the launch of SmartBuild AI, the country's first artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to help developers and homeowners accurately estimate building costs and materials.
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Gambia: Barrow Unveils Ambitious 700km Road Construction Plan to Boost Connectivity

[The Point] As part of government's ongoing commitment to enhancing national infrastructure, President Adama Barrow has announced an ambitious plan to construct an additional 700 kilometres of roads across The Gambia.
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Ethiopia: GERD Prime Example of Successful Domestic Resource Mobilization, Says Researcher

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) stands as a prime example of successful domestic resource mobilization, according to Marry Ghenna, a researcher and coordination consultant at Development Reimagined.
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