Moloua Meets with the World Bank

By Alfred MALONGA | LNC

(Bangui, June 6, 2026 | LAMINE MEDIA) During a meeting held on June 4 in Bangui between the Central African Prime Minister, Félix Moloua, and the World Bank Regional Director, Franz Drees-Gross, the announcement of $90 million in funding for the Central African Republic was made. This support aims to improve land infrastructure and the electricity supply, "two major obstacles to the sustainable development of the national economy." In a landlocked country, heavily dependent on imports, the quality of roads determines logistics costs and the competitiveness of products on the domestic market. A significant portion of this funding will be dedicated to the rehabilitation of the corridor linking Bangui to the Port of Douala (PAD) in Cameroon, the main artery for transporting goods. Discussions also focused on modernizing inland road networks, particularly the Bossembélé-Bossangoa axis, which is part of a broader objective to reduce territorial inequalities and stimulate trade between regions. Regarding foreign trade, more reliable access to the Cameroonian port should reduce the logistical challenges posed by poor road conditions. This should attract new private investment flows to sectors such as agro-processing and local manufacturing. In addition, an ambitious energy program aims to combat the recurring power outages that paralyze productive activities and affect the daily lives of households. Part of the funding is dedicated to strengthening the Danzi solar power plant, which is expected to contribute to a more stable electricity supply. The construction of a new transmission line to Bangui is also included in the plan. This electrical infrastructure will allow for smoother distribution to urban areas and could support the growth of small industries, while reducing reliance on costly generators. This would necessitate the acquisition and installation of smart meters to expand access to the formal grid and improve consumption tracking. The Central African Republic (CAR), being one of the continent's weakest economies with a large unelectrified population (only 11% of the population in Bangui has access to electricity), could see the impact of these investments ripple through its productive sector in the medium term. The precise disbursement schedule remains to be defined, pending final approval from the World Bank. The Central African authorities have promised to provide more details on the projects and measures to prevent fraud, which is so prevalent in the country, in the coming days.

Thanks to the economic department of LAMINE MEDIA-Bangui

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Date: June 6, 2026

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