IsDB, Sierra Leone sign $110m road construction deal

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The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has signed a $110 million agreement with Sierra Leone to help finance the Kambia-Tomparie-Kamakwie Road construction. The $134.60 million project is co-financed by the Saudi Fund, which is contributing $20 million, while the government of Sierra Leone will pay $4.6 million.

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