Articles tagged with “bordercrossing”

The Logone River, a key tributary of the Chari River, serves as a border between Chad and Cameroon but poses significant challenges for crossings. Pierre Fissou, an education adviser in Cameroon, highlights the dangers, including drownings and hippo attacks. For centuries, locals relied on canoes or swam across due to unreliable ferry services. The lack of safe passage has led to frequent tragedies, underscoring the need for improved infrastructure along this vital waterway.