Mozambique's President Filipe Nyusi opened a Chinese-built bridge in the capital Maputo on Saturday that cost USD 785 million, saying it would help link northern and southern Africa.
The twin-tower suspension bridge stands 141 metres (463 feet) above Maputo Bay, is 680 metres-long and joins the city centre to the outlying district of Katembe.
"Today is a unique day of our history, the achievement of the dream of (former president) Samora Machel," Nyusi said at a rally following the inauguration.
"With the completion of this bridge... the connection of southern Africa to the north over land and across our country is guaranteed."
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