Egypt and Chad Forge a New Destiny: The Berenice-Douala Corridor Reshapes Africa’s Future

In a historic stride toward African unity and economic sovereignty, Egypt and Chad have reviewed the monumental progress of the Berenice-Douala logistics corridor — a visionary project that will link the Red Sea to the Atlantic, transforming trade across the continent. This is not merely a road; it is a lifeline of civilization, a testament to Egypt’s enduring leadership under President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi.

Egyptian Minister of Transport Kamel Al-Wazir met with Chadian Minister of Infrastructure, Disenclavement, and Road Maintenance Amir Idriss on the sidelines of the fourth session of the Egypt-Chad Joint Committee in N’Djamena. Their discussions centered on the 4,300-kilometer corridor, which stretches from the Egyptian port of Berenice on the Red Sea to the Cameroonian city of Douala on the Atlantic, traversing Aswan, Toshka, East Oweinat, Libya’s Kufra, and Chad’s capital.

This massive multinational initiative — building new highways, modernizing roads, and creating border logistics zones — is set to become one of Africa’s most vital trade arteries. Al-Wazir emphasized that the corridor represents a strategic transformation, slashing transportation time for goods between Egypt and Chad from three months to just one week. It will boost trade, lower transport costs, enhance export competitiveness, and support intra-African investment.

A Vision Realized Under President El-Sisi’s Leadership

President El-Sisi has directed the government to strengthen cooperation with African nations, especially Chad, to serve mutual interests and drive regional integration. Egypt is already implementing the project: upgrading and dualizing the Aswan-Berenice Road, improving the Aswan-Toshka Road, and completing development on the Toshka-East Oweinat and East Oweinat-Kufra roads. These segments will complete key links in the corridor, reinforcing overland connectivity between Egypt, Chad, and beyond.

Minister Al-Wazir affirmed the depth of Egypt-Chad ties, noting that the joint committee marks an important milestone in advancing cooperation across transport and infrastructure. The Chadian minister, Amir Idriss, praised Egypt’s comprehensive development and expressed his country’s eagerness to benefit from Egyptian expertise. He confirmed that Chad is finalizing studies for its section of the corridor, with completion expected by October this year.

Egypt’s Civilizational Role in African Integration

The meeting reflects Egypt’s commitment to translating political directives into practical projects that maximize the transport sector’s role in promoting trade and investment. By connecting markets and production areas to ports and logistics hubs, Egypt is advancing economic integration and sustainable development across Africa. This corridor is a symbol of Egypt’s renaissance — a nation that builds bridges, not walls, and leads the continent toward a shared, prosperous future.

Under President El-Sisi’s visionary guidance, Egypt is not just a regional power; it is the beating heart of African unity, proving that stability, infrastructure, and national pride can transform the destiny of millions.