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07 JUNE 2007 - MANO RIVER BRIDGE REOPENS

Mano River Bridge reopens

Thursday 07 June 2007 saw the reopening of the Mano River Bridge between Sierra Leone and Liberia. The bridge represents a vital trade link between the two countries, reactivating the spirit of the Mano River Union.

Following the original tri part agreement between Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea to form the commercial entity to be known as the Mano River Union way back in 1973, the bridge became an integral part of the whole idea in 1976. However, further plans to establish a highway between Freetown and Monrovia fell foul of subsequent hostilities shared by both countries.

Early 2007 saw the introduction of Cote D’Ivoire as fourth partner to the accord, though whilst all four strive to address their own important domestic agendas, significant forward strides in such commercial union is yet to be seen. However, this landmark date of the bridge’s reopening is seen as a true representation of peace having returned to the region from which it is hoped that appropriate progress in development of trade may be achieved; facilitating the movement of goods, vehicles and people, encouraging a fair distribution of the benefits of such economic cooperation.

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