Côte d’Ivoire communities learn risks of roadwork
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Residents of Ebi Molossou and Akessé Mossou, in Côte d’Ivoire, received information on September 17, 2026, about potential risks associated with the paving of the Dimbokro-Tiémélékro road.
The NGO “Espoir pour les enfants” organised the campaign at the Dioulakro school, focusing on issues like sexual exploitation, harassment, road safety, and workplace health. NGO president Gondo Joseph explained the initiative aims to improve communication between residents and construction workers, and to manage drainage systems effectively.
The campaign also covered preventing brush fires and offered free HIV/AIDS testing and condoms. Residents like Kouadio Franck expressed hope the information would prevent misunderstandings during construction, as they have long awaited paved roads. The regional prefect’s office, represented by Akemodun Lydie épouse Séka, supported the effort and pledged to help resolve any disputes.
The Soungassou-Ebi Molossou-Akessé Mossou section, a 25-kilometer stretch of the Dimbokro-Tiémélékro axis, will cost 45.047 billion CFA francs to build, and includes a 252-meter bridge over the N’Zi River. The project, launched in September 2025 by Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé, is scheduled to last 28 months and will continue with outreach in Tiémélékro.
