Cameroon – Douala 5: Ibrahim Hoballah honored after completing a 700 million CFA franc road

Author: Léandre ndziéPublished on: October 22, 2026Country: Cameroon
Society & Lifestyle
Cameroon – Douala 5: Ibrahim Hoballah honored after completing a 700 million CFA franc road

The Douala 5 municipality and MDC, the company led by Ibrahim Hoballah, have built one kilometer of road at a cost of 700 million CFA francs. The road is intended to ease travel, improve access to the areas it serves and support local economic activity. The project was carried out in partnership with the municipality, led by Mayor Richard Mfeungwang, as the metropolis faces rapid urbanization. Hoballah, who has lived in Cameroon for nearly 35 years, was made an honorary citizen of Douala 5.

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