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By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

TAH8: Lagos to Mombasa - Missing Road Links in DRC

PIDA Code
T.01.04.03
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Road
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
Construction of missing road links in DRC on TAH8: Lagos to Mombasa (DRC)
Capex Cost
0.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Countries
Democratic Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo
Beneficiary Countries
Democratic Republic of Congo
REC
SADC
Stakeholders
Southern African Development Community
DRC - Le bureau des Routes
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Updated Date
Latitude
2.420000
Longitude
24.035900
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Rumonge-Nyanza Lac Road

PIDA Code
T.08.03.02
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
1
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Road
Alternative Names
Multinational Nyakanazi-Kidawe/Kasulu-Manyovu (Tanzania)-Rumonge-Rutunga-Bujumbura (Burundi) road section
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
The road is very important for trade, transport and tourism for the East African region. It is located along the Lake Tanganyika. The road is an alternative way toward Dar Es Salaam Port through Kasulu or Kigoma. The works planned are rehabilitation and widening from 6m to 7m. By upgrading of this road, it will be easier for users to reach Kigoma and Dar Es Salaam(TZ), Rumonge and Bujumbura (BDI), Uvira and Goma (DRC), Cyangugu and Gisenyi (RW). Some sections have been updated, studies are going on for others.
Description

<p>Upgrading of the Bujumbura-Rumonge-Nyanza Lac-Mugina (RN3) road will improve trade, transport and tourism in the East African region. The road is described as </p>

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<p>1) Rumonge-Nyanza Lac (45 km): Works are planned, funds from BADEA;</p>

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Capex Cost
0.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Countries
Burundi, Burundi, Burundi
Beneficiary Countries
Burundi
REC
EAC
Stakeholders
Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency
DRC - Le bureau des Routes
Burundi Ministry of Transport
Public Works and Equipment
East African Community
Arab Bank for economic development in Africa
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Updated Date
Latitude
-4.340000
Longitude
29.602700
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Nyanza Lac-Mugina (RN3) Road

PIDA Code
T.08.03.02
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
1
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Road
Alternative Names
Multinational Nyakanazi-Kidawe/Kasulu-Manyovu (Tanzania)-Rumonge-Rutunga-Bujumbura (Burundi) road section
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
The road is very important for trade, transport and tourism for the East African region. It is located along the Lake Tanganyika. The road is an alternative way toward Dar Es Salaam Port through Kasulu or Kigoma. The works planned are rehabilitation and widening from 6m to 7m. By upgrading of this road, it will be easier for users to reach Kigoma and Dar Es Salaam(TZ), Rumonge and Bujumbura (BDI), Uvira and Goma (DRC), Cyangugu and Gisenyi (RW). Some sections have been updated, studies are going on for others.
Description

<p>Upgrading of the Bujumbura-Rumonge-Nyanza Lac-Mugina (RN3) road will improve trade, transport and tourism in the East African region. The road has 3 main sections:</p>

<p>1) Bujumbura-Rumonge (78 km): Studies of its upgrading are ongoing, NEPAD/IPPF funds;</p>

<p>2) Rumonge-Nyanza Lac (45 km): Works are planned, funds from AfDB;</p>

<p>3) Nyanza Lac-Mugina (45 km): Upgrading completed.</p>

Capex Cost
0.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Countries
Burundi, Burundi, Burundi
Beneficiary Countries
Burundi
REC
EAC
Stakeholders
Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency
DRC - Le bureau des Routes
Burundi Ministry of Transport
Public Works and Equipment
East African Community
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Updated Date
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Nyakarara - Mwaro - Mweya -Gitega (RN18) Road Upgrade

PIDA Code
T.08.03.01
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
1
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Road
Alternative Names
Lot1: Nyakararo-Mwaro-Kibumbu (26 km)
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
The national road 18: Nyakararo-Mwaro-Gitega (56 km) is a missing link of the Central Corridor Bujumbura-Mwaro-Gitega-Kobero (Burundi)/Kabanga-Dodoma-Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania).
Until 2015, the road was still in gravel. From 2016, it is being upgraded and widened from 6m to 7m. The first lot: Nyakararo-Mwaro-Kibumbu (26 km) is completed. The remaining lot: Kibumbu-Mweya-Gitega will also be upgraded with AfDB funds.
Description

<p>RN18 is a 56km road on the Central Corridor along the RN7- RN18- RN16 route and is a conduit for movement of traffic from Tanzania to Gitega and Bujumbura. RN18 requires upgrading from gravel to asphalt concrete and expansion of the carriageway from 6 metres to 7 metres.</p>

Capex Cost
50.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Countries
Burundi, Burundi, Burundi
Beneficiary Countries
Burundi
REC
EAC
Stakeholders
Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency
DRC - Le bureau des Routes
Burundi Ministry of Transport
Public Works and Equipment
East African Community
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Updated Date
Latitude
-3.480000
Longitude
29.776400
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Kobero - Muyinga Road

PIDA Code
T.08.03.03
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Road
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
Upgrading of 28 km of single carriageway road between Kobero and Muyinga in Burundi.
Description

<p>The road is currently paved with bitumen and needs upgrading to asphalt concrete as well as carriageway expansion from 6 meter to 7 meters. The Kobero-Muyinga is on the RN6. This road forms part of the shortest route to a trade port (Dar es Salaam), and carries 60% of international traffic with Burundi.</p>

Capex Cost
84.00USD million
Preparation Cost
8.40
Operation Cost
0.00
Project Risk

<ul><li> Environmental Risks: Not Reported Social Risks: Not Reported Socio-Enviro Classification: Not Reported Other External Risks: Not Reported</li></ul>

Countries
Burundi, Burundi, Burundi
Beneficiary Countries
Burundi
REC
EAC
Stakeholders
East African Community
DRC - Le bureau des Routes
Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
-2.760000
Longitude
30.375400
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Kinshasa - Luanda Road (DRC section)

PIDA Code
T.21.08.01
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Project Definition
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Road
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
*** DISCLAIMER: Project information was not obtained. It will be inserted when project information becomes available. *** Upgrading of DRC section of the road from Kinshasa to Luanda.
Countries
Democratic Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola
Beneficiary Countries
Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola
REC
SADC
Stakeholders
Southern African Development Community
DRC - Le bureau des Routes
Email
ephremg@nepad.org
Latitude
0.000000
Longitude
0.000000
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Kayanza - Bugarama Road

PIDA Code
T.08.03.05
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
1
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Road
Alternative Names
Rehabilitation and upgrading works of the road Bugarama-Kayanza
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
Bugarama-Kayanza road is in a superficial coated belayer last rehabilitation which took place in 1992. Tread has 6 m wide with 1.25 m on each side for the shoulders. It is a stretch of the northern corridor linking Burundi to other countries of the East African Community via Rwanda and Uganda. The Bugarama-Kayanza stretch currently receives almost all the traffic of the central corridor and the northern corridor.
Description

<p>The Kayanza- Bugarama road is about 59 km on the RN1. It originates from Bugarama and terminates in Kayanza City. This road forms part of the trade route with Rwanda.</p>

Capex Cost
177.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Project Risk

<ul><li> Environmental Risks:The project is characterized as with low negative environmental impact. There will be no flora and fauna which are threatened by the rehabilitation of this road.</li><li>Social risks:The project is characterized as to low negative Social impact. Involuntary displacement, temporary revenue losses, risk dropping out of some of the schoolchildren and students to find jobs.</li><li>Socio-environmental risks:The project is characterized as with low negative socio-environmental impact.</li></ul>

Countries
Burundi, Burundi, Burundi
Beneficiary Countries
Burundi
REC
EAC
Stakeholders
East African Community
DRC - Le bureau des Routes
Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency
Burundi Ministry of Transport
Public Works and Equipment
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
-3.110000
Longitude
29.585700
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Goma-Kisangani Road (DRC National Road No.2)

PIDA Code
T.05.03.01
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Project Definition
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Road
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
*** DISCLAIMER: Project information is incomplete. It will be updated regularly as revisions become available. ***Construction of 863 km of DRC National Road No.2 (Goma-Kisangani) single carriageway road.
Description

Construction of 863 km of DRC National Road No.2 (Goma-Kisangani) single carriageway road.

Capex Cost
750.00USD million
Preparation Cost
77.00
Project Risk

<ul><li> Environmental Risks: Not Reported

Social Risks: Not Reported

Socio-Enviro Classification: Not Reported

Other External Risks: Not Reported</li></ul>

Countries
Democratic Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo
Beneficiary Countries
Democratic Republic of Congo
REC
SADC
Stakeholders
Southern African Development Community
DRC - Le bureau des Routes
Northern Corridor Transit Transport Coordination Authority
Email
ephremg@nepad.org
Latitude
-0.600000
Longitude
27.215900
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Gitega - Karuzi - Muyinga (RN12) Road

PIDA Code
T.08.03.04
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Road
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
RN12: Gitega-Karuzi-Muyinga (104 km) is classed "national road". It is a link of the central corridor on burundian territory. The current status of the road is bitumen but needs to be upgraded to the EAC standards.....
Description

<p>Widening of the road from 6m to 7m with a paved shoulder to harmonise with EAC standard. The Muyinga-Gitega road is about 104 km on the RN12. This road forms part of the shortest route to the port of Dar es Salaam and carries 60% of international traffic with Burundi.</p>

Capex Cost
312.00USD million
Preparation Cost
3.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Project Risk

<ul><li> Environmental Risks: Not Reported Social Risks: Not Reported Socio-Enviro Classification: Not Reported Other External Risks: Not Reported</li></ul>

Countries
Burundi, Burundi, Burundi
Beneficiary Countries
Burundi
REC
EAC
Stakeholders
East African Community
DRC - Le bureau des Routes
Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Updated Date
Latitude
-3.130000
Longitude
30.134800
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Bujumbura - Rumonge-Nyanza Lac-Mugina (RN3) Road (168 km)

PIDA Code
T.08.03.02
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
1
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Road
Alternative Names
Multinational Nyakanazi-Kidawe/Kasulu-Manyovu (Tanzania)-Rumonge-Rutunga-Bujumbura (Burundi) road section
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
The road is very important for trade, transport and tourism for the East African region. It is located along the Lake Tanganyika. The road is an alternative way toward Dar Es Salaam Port through Kasulu or Kigoma. The works planned are rehabilitation and widening from 6m to 7m. By upgrading of this road, it will be easier for users to reach Kigoma and Dar Es Salaam(TZ), Rumonge and Bujumbura (BDI), Uvira and Goma (DRC), Cyangugu and Gisenyi (RW). Some sections have been updated, studies are going on for others.
Description

<p>Upgrading of the Bujumbura-Rumonge-Nyanza Lac-Mugina (RN3) road will improve trade, transport and tourism in the East African region. The road has 3 main sections:</p>

<p>1) Bujumbura-Rumonge (78 km): Studies of its upgrading are ongoing, NEPAD/IPPF funds;</p>

<p>2) Rumonge-Nyanza Lac (45 km): Works are planned, funds from AfDB;</p>

<p>3) Nyanza Lac-Mugina (45 km): Upgrading completed.</p>

Capex Cost
0.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Countries
Burundi, Burundi, Burundi
Beneficiary Countries
Burundi
REC
EAC
Stakeholders
Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency
DRC - Le bureau des Routes
Burundi Ministry of Transport
Public Works and Equipment
East African Community
Arab Bank for economic development in Africa
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Updated Date
Latitude
-3.890000
Longitude
29.549100
DRC - Le bureau des Routes