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2 clusters · 9 sources · 23 days · First seen · Last updated

Togo bridge damage and safety concerns

Overview

Heavy rains on 29 June 2026 damaged the Boko bridge in the Vo prefecture and the Anfoin bridge in the Lacs prefecture along the Lomé-Vogan-Anfoin road. Following a technical assessment by the Togo Ministry of Public Works, the structures were deemed fragile, leading to a ban on light vehicles, heavy trucks, and public transport. Use of the bridges was restricted to pedestrians and two-wheelers, with a detour established via Vogan – Agnron Copé – Glidji.

Despite official restrictions, reports indicate that racketeers, allegedly assisted by some police personnel, have been allowing vehicles to cross the bridges for a fee. Authorities have called for urgent reinforcement work to mitigate risks to road users.

Entities

Cadre National de Concertation pour le Changement (CNCC) · Kinshasa · Mitendi · Édéa · Boko Bridge (Togo)

Timeline

  1. 20 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
    Multiple fatal road accidents and infrastructure works reported across Africa

    A series of fatal road accidents in Cameroon, Senegal, Togo, and Guinea have caused multiple deaths, while Kinshasa begins a 12-month traffic suspension for major interchange construction.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Togo's Boko and Anfoin Bridges Closed, Racket Puts Users at Risk

    After June floods, Togo closed the Boko and Anfoin bridges to vehicles, set a detour, but illegal racketeering still lets traffic pass, prompting urgent calls for repairs.

Sources

237actu.com · 237online.com · foxtime.cd · guineenews.org · lanouvelletribune.info · letribunaldunet.fr · ndarinfo.com · senego.com · togo-today.com