Goli–Mahagi–Bunia Road, is a road in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, connecting the towns of Goli in Uganda with Mahagi, Djugu, Nizi and Bunia in DRCongo.[1][2]
| Goli–Mahagi–Bunia Road | |
|---|---|
| Route information | |
| Length | 112 mi (180 km) |
| Major junctions | |
| North end | Goli |
| Mahagi Djugu Nizi | |
| South end | Bunia |
| Location | |
| Highway system | |
Location
editThe northern end of this road is in Goli, Uganda at the international border with DRCongo. The road travels in a general south-westerly direction, through the towns of Mahagi, Ngote, Nioka, Djugu and Nizi, to end at Bunia, a total distance of approximately 181 kilometres (112 mi).[1][3]
Overview
editTis road is one of three roads that have been identified by the governments of Uganda and DR Congo, as of significant importance in facilitating trade, human interaction, regional integration, and enhancement of security along their common border. The three roads are: 1. Goli–Mahagi–Bunia Road 2. Kasindi–Beni–Butembo Road and 3. Bunagana–Rutshuru–Goma Road.[2][4]
The road is expected to boost Uganda's trade with DRC, in agricultural and manufactured products, including refined petroleum products, as Uganda enters the oil-production phase. Uganda sells cement, sugar, electricity, steel, cereals and beverages to DRC. DRC, in exchange sells timber, kitenge, palm oil, cosmetics and gold to Uganda.[2][4][5]
Upgrades and reconstruction
editBefore 2019, the road was gravel surfaced, in various stages of disrepair. In November 2019, Yoweri Museveni of Uganda and Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo signed agreements in Entebbe, Uganda, to upgrade this road to bituminous surface, within twenty-four months, after the relevant ministers have agreed on implementation details.[1][2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Paul Ampurire (10 November 2019). "Museveni, Tshisekedi Hold Talks; Uganda And DRC To Jointly Develop Road Infrastructure". Kampala: SoftPower Uganda. Archived from the original on 11 August 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- ^ a b c d Halima Athumani (10 November 2019). "Uganda and DRC to Improve Infrastructure to Ease Business". Washington, DC: VOA News. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- ^ "Road Distance Between Goli, Uganda And Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ a b Rodney Muhumuza (29 September 2020). "Uganda to help build roads inside Congo, citing trade goals" (Quoting the Associated Press). The Washington Post. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ Xinhua (11 April 2018). "Uganda, DRC sign pact to ease trade". Beijing: Xinhuanet.com. Archived from the original on 25 April 2018. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
External links
edit- Uganda and DR Congo to build cross-border roads As of 11 November 2019.
- DR Congo, Uganda to jointly build 1,200 km connecting roads As of 11 November 2019.