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Bridges play a vital role in linking cut-off areas in many geographically diverse nations of the African continent.

Here are the top 10 longest bridges in Africa. There are more bridges under construction which are not on this list.

10) Katima Mulilo Bridge (900 meters)
The Katima Mulilo Bridge is built across the Zambezi River in Zambia. It was constructed in Concor and inaugurated on May 13 2004. The bridge carries the Trans Caprivi Highway.

9) Mkapa Bridge (970 meters)
Mkapa Bridge is the longest bridge in Tanzania. It is built across River Rufiji. It was financed by OPEC, Kuwait Fund and the Government of Saudi Arabia. The loan amount was $30 million.

Wouri Bridge (1.8 km)
The Wouri Bridge joins Douala to the port of Bonaberi. It carries both road and rail traffic to western Cameroon. It was built in the 1950s by the French during the colonial period.

7) Qasr al-Nil Bridge (1.932 km)
Qasr al-Nil Bridge is built across the River Nile. Located in Central Cairo, Egypt, this bridge connects downtown Cairo to Gezira Island and the Zamalek district. This steel bridge was designed by Ralph Anthony Freeman.

6) Armando Emilio Guebuza Bridge (2.37 km)
Armando Emilio Guebuza Bridge is located in Mozambique. It is built across River Zambezi. It connects Sofala and Zambezia, two provinces in Mozambique. The bridge is also called Zambezi River Bridge. Designed by WSP Group, the bridge is 16 meters wide.

5) Dona Ana Bridge (3.67 km)
Dona Ana Bridge is built across the Zambezi River. It connects the towns of Mutarara and Vila de Sena. Construction of the bridge was completed in 1934. Currently it is a rail bridge.

4) Mozambique Island Bridge (3.8 km)
Mozambique Island Bridge is located in the Island of Mozambique. It connects the Island of Mozambique to the mainland over the Indian Ocean. This concrete bridge was completed in 1969 and is maintained by National Road Administration.

3) Suez Canal Bridge, El Qantara (3.9 km)
Also known as the Shohada 25 January Bridge, the Suez Canal Bridge is a road bridge built across the Suez Canal. It is located at El Qantara, Egypt. This bridge connects Africa and Eurasia. It is built with assistance from the Japanese Government. That is why it is also called Egypt-Japanese Friendship Bridge.

2) Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos (10.5 km)
The Third Mainland Bridge is located in Lagos, Nigeria. The official name of this bridge is Ibrahim Babangida Bridge. It was opened in 1990. It is the longest of the three bridges connecting Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria, to the mainland. The bridge was built by Julius Berger Nigeria PLC.

1) 6th October Bridge, Cairo (20.5 km)
The 6th October Bridge is located in Cairo, Egypt. It is in fact an elevated highway that is 20.5 km long. The bridge is owned by the Government of Egypt and maintained by General Authority for Roads, Bridges and Land Transport. It is built across the Nile River. Its construction was completed in 1996.

Africa is blessed with natural resources like gold, oil, diamonds, cobalt, iron, copper, uranium, silver, bauxite, cocoa beans and petroleum. Unfortunately the standard of living of many people in the continent is deplorable. This is largely due to corrupt governments ruling many countries in the African continent.

Transparency International has been publishing the corruption perceptions index (CPI) since the turn of the new millennium. If a country has a CPI of 100 it is very clean. If the score is 0, then the country is highly corrupt.

Here is a brief overview of the top 20 most corrupt nations in Africa as of 2014, according to Transparency International.

=24. Mozambique (CPI score: 31)
Although the government of Mozambique has taken steps to fight corruption, its still a big problem. Corruption remains in both the public and donors, who support almost half of the nation’s budget.

=24. Sierra Leone (CPI score: 31)
Systematic corruption has caused weak governance and widespread poverty in Sierra Leone. The anti-corruption institutions still lack resources, staff and expertise.

=24. Tanzania (CPI score: 31)
Although there are comprehensive laws to fight corruption, its still a serious problems in Tanzania with bribery is often demanded in the business sector.

23. Mauritania (CPI score: 30)
Corruption has become deeply entrenched in Mauritania. Part of what fuels corruption in this nation is the insufficient information or absence of transparency about local companies, the identities of their owners, and financial report.

=21. Gambia (CPI score: 29)
Gambia’s judiciary is subject to pervasive political interference, and there is corruption in many parts of the government.

=21. Togo (CPI score: 29)
Corruption in Togo is common and those involved rarely punish. Corruption more among prison and police officers, and members of the judiciary.

20. Madagascar (CPI score: 28)
Madagascar is one of the world’s poorest countries and has had a negative growth due to corruption.

=18. Cameroon (CPI score: 27)
In Cameroon, many corrupt civil servants drive around in their expensive luxury cars. People who try to bring these corrupt officers to justice pay a high price.

=18. Nigeria (CPI score: 27)
Political corruption pervades Nigeria. The rise of public administration and discovery of petroleum and natural gas have led to corrupt practices.

=16. Comoros (CPI score: 26)
Corruption remained a serious problem in Comoros, it lacks rule of law. The nation gained independence from France in 1975. Since then it has witnessed around 20 coups or coup attempts.

=16. Uganda (CPI score: 26)
Even though the country has experienced high growth rates in recent years, corruption remains widespread at all levels.


=14. Guinea (CPI score: 25)
Rampant corruption in Guinea is hindering economic growth and increasing drug trafficking.

=14. Kenya (CPI score: 25)
Political corruption in the post-colonial government of Kenya has had a history which spans the era of the Jomo Kenyatta and Daniel arap Moi’s KANU governments to Mwai Kibaki’s PNU government. Experts estimate that an average urban Kenyan pays 16 bribes in a month.

13. Central African Republic (CPI score: 24)
Growth of Central African Republic is significantly hindered by wide spread corruption. Corruption is rife and undermines timber and diamond industries.

12. Republic of Congo (CPI score: 23)
In spite of its oil wealth, Republic of Congo is one of the most indebted nations in the world. This is largely due to rampant corruption.

=10. Chad (CPI score: 22)
Feud and corruption are blocking Chad’s economic growth. Revenue from oil is not spent responsibly. Corruption rules this nation.


=10. Democratic Republic of Congo (CPI score: 22)
As the nation emerges from a long period of violence and instability, it struggles with a legacy of entrenched corruption at all levels.

=9. Zimbabwe (CPI score: 21)
Corruption in Zimbabwe has become endemic within its political, private and civil sectors. In 2011, finance minister Tendai Biti claimed that at least $1 billion in diamond related revenue owed to the national treasury remains unaccounted for.

8. Burundi (CPI score: 20)
Despite the establishment of anti-corruption agencies, Burundi is remains a corrupt country in sub-Saharan Africa.

=6. Angola (CPI score: 19)
Corruption is a pervasive phenomenon in Angola. The current government is working on containing corruption by enacting laws and enforcing integrity systems.

=6. Guinea Bissau (CPI score: 19)
Guinea Bissau was once hailed as a potential model for African development. Today it is one of the poorest nations in the world. This is largely due to corruption among high-ranking officials.

=4. Eritrea (CPI score: 18)
People in Eritrea are living in a fear-ridden environment. Corruption and greed are rampant among the members of the ruling party.

=4. Libya (CPI score: 18)
Before the downfall of the Qadhafi regime in 2011, weak rule of law and systematic corruption had largely marginalized private sector activity in the nation. Corruption is the biggest problem facing Libya today.

3. South Sudan (CPI score: 15)
Since independence, South Sudan has taken steps to promote transparency and accountability in an endeavor to eliminate corruption. Unfortunately political will is lacking in effective implementation of anti-corruption policies.

2. Sudan (CPI score: 11)
Top ranking government officials are frequently involved in corrupt practices in Sudan. This has impacted the economic growth negatively. It is a huge challenge to do business in Sudan. Sectors like construction and transportation are prone to corruption.

1. Somalia (CPI score:
The Federal Republic of Somalia is located in the horn of Africa. Around 10 million people live in this country. It is the most corrupt nation in the world. There is lack of accountability in receipt and expenditure of public funds. Currently a parliamentary finance committee has been established to oversee all withdrawal transactions from the Central Bank, which is Somalia’s official monetary authority.

If the above-mentioned nations tackle corruption effectively, they will be able to enhance the standard of living of their people significantly.


Source: http://www.richestlifestyle.com/most-corrupt-countries-in-africa/

The 20 African Powers Ranked by Military Strength: Many people in the African continent are suffering due to political upheaval, fighting and oppression. Global Firepower (GFP) has ranked the African nations based on their military might.

Here are the top 20 most powerful countries in Africa, with their Power Index (PwrIndx) score as of 2015.

20) Mozambique (PwrIndx: 4.1026)
Active Personnel: 11,200

Mozambique has 96 tanks and active frontline personnel of 11,200. The defense budget is $86 million. The country covers 799,380 sq km and has a coastline of 2,470 km.

19) Somalia (PwrIndx: 3.5462)
Active Personnel: 2,000

Population of Somalia is 10,251,568. The country has 2000 active frontline personnel. There are 70 tanks, 260 armored fighting vehicles and 50 towed artillery.

18) Zambia (PwrIndx: 3.5013)
Active Personnel: 15,100

Zambia has 15,100 active frontline personnel. More than 3.4 million people are fit for service. Zambia has 67 aircraft and 70 tanks. The nation produces 175 bbl/day.


17) Cameroon (PwrIndx: 3.3009)
Active Personnel: 14,100

Cameroon’s defense budget is $370,000,000. It covers an area of 475,440 sq km and has a coastline of 400 km. The country has 30 aircraft and its total naval strength is 60.

16) Zimbabwe (PwrIndx: 3.0955)
Active Personnel: 29,000

Population of Zimbabwe is 13,182,908. The nation has 29,000 active personnel and 3,174,207 people are fit for service. Defense budget is $95,000,000 and oil production is 120 bbl/day.


15) Ghana (PwrIndx: 2.9726)
Active Personnel: 15,500

Ghana covers an area of 238,533 km and a coastline of 539 km. Defense budget is $120,000,000. Population of Ghana is 25,199,609. The country has 15,500 active personnel.


14) South Sudan (PwrIndx: 2.7689)
Active Personnel: 140,000

South Sudan’s defense budget is $545,000,000. The nation covers an area of 644,329 square kilometers and has a population of 11,090,104. It has 100 tanks and nine aircraft.


13) Uganda (PwrIndx: 2.6895)
Active Personnel: 45,000

Uganda has a population of 34,758,809. The country has 45,000 active frontline personnel and 8,513,969 people are fit for service. Uganda’s defense budget is $280,000,000.


12) Democratic Republic of Congo (PwrIndx: 2.6642)
Active Personnel: 144,000

The population of Democratic Republic of Congo is 75,507,308. The nation covers 2,344,858 sq km. Its defense budget is $162,000,000.

11) Sudan (PwrIndx: 2.3465)
Active Personnel: 109,300

Sudan covers an area of 1,861,484 sq km and has a coastline of 853 km. The nation’s defense budget is $2,470,000,000. It has 360 tanks and 168 aircraft.


10) Libya (PwrIndx: 2.3353)
Active Personnel: 76,000

Libya has a population of 6,244,174. It covers 1,759,540 sq km and has a coastline of 1,770 km. The nation’s defense budget is $3 billion. Libya has 400 tanks and 46 aircraft.


9) Angola (PwrIndx: 2.2599)
Active Personnel: 107,000

Angola’s population is 18,565,269. It has 107,000 active frontline personnel and 3,039,089 people are fit for service. Angola has one of the largest air forces in Africa. Angola has 140 tanks and 270 aircraft.


Tunisia (PwrIndx: 1.8635)
Active Personnel: 35,800

Tunisia’s defense budget is $550,000,000. It covers an area of 163,610 sq km and a coastline of 1,148 km. The nation has 350 tanks and 139 aircraft. Total naval strength is 150.


7) Morocco (PwrIndx: 1.8499)
Active Personnel: 195,800

The population of Morocco is 32,649,130 and the defense budget is $3.4 billion. Morocco covers an area of 446,550 sq km and has a coastline of 1,835. It has 1,348 tanks and 323 aircraft.


6) Kenya (PwrIndx: 1.7689)
Active Personnel: 24,120

Kenya covers an area of 580,367 sq km and a coastline of 536 km. The nation’s defense budget is $595 million. Kenya has 24,120 active frontline personnel and 12,168,138 people are fit for service.



5) Nigeria (PwrIndx: 1.5261)
Active Personnel: 80,000

Population of Nigeria is 174,507,539. The country’s defense budget is $2.33 billion. It has 363 tanks and 96 aircraft. Nigeria’s total naval strength is 75. It covers 923,768 sq km and has a coastline of 853 km.


4) South Africa (PwrIndx: 1.3467)
Active Personnel: 62,082

South Africa covers 1,219,090 sq km and has a coastline of 2,798 km. Defense budget of South Africa is $4.61 billion. The nation has 191 tanks, 213 aircraft, and its total naval strength is 30.


3) Ethiopia (PwrIndx: 1.3229)
Active Personnel: 138,000

The population of Ethiopia is 93,877,025. It has 182,500 active frontline personnel. The nation covers 1,104,300 sq km. Ethiopia’s defense budget is $340 million. It has 560 tanks and 81 aircraft.


2) Algeria (PwrIndx: 1.1698)
Active Personnel: 130,000

Algeria covers an area of 2,381,741 sq km and has a coastline of 998 km. The nation’s defense budget is $10.57 billion.


1) Egypt (PwrIndx: 0.6122)
Active Personnel: 438,500

Egypt is the most powerful nation in Africa. It has 4,767 tanks and 1,100 aircraft. Its total naval strength is 237. As of 2011 the Egyptian Armed forces have more than 438,500 active personnel, in addition to 800,000 personnel available in reserve and over 400,000 paramilitary personnel making it one of the largest armies in the world. At $7.85 billion, it also has the largest defense budgets in Africa.



It would be wonderful if these nations use their military power to spread peace and goodwill among its citizens.


Source : http://www.africaranking.com

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Is this along the express or inside the Abakpa suburb (1st Texaco)?

Is along the express

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There is a Tanker on fire at abakpa enugu state right now, when I went there people said it was over speeding cause by the tanker driver, no human casualties, details coming soon.

Kindly upload the picture were the tanker fell, make I rush go carry jerry can.

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