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Congo River Dam: Seven African Nations Plan the World’s Biggest Hydro-electric Project
Muti ThisHalf a billion people in sub-Saharan Africa do not have access to electricity. Where it is available, most countries suffer from erratic supplies. Seven African governments and some of the world’s largest banks and construction firms are meeting in London to plan the biggest hydro-electric power project in the world. Tendai Maphosa of VOA reports from London that supporters say the $80 billion project on the Congo River could double the amount of electricity available on the African continent.
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Omotaylor | Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
This is good news, well hope for a brighter future. I hope Nigeria is one of the mentioned 7 African government involved in this gigantic project.
githiri | Apr 23, 2008 | Reply
I bet this is a step in the right direction for a united Africa to optimaly exploit its resources for the sole benefit of its population.