Africa's longest road connects Cairo to Cape Town across 10 countries

Africa's longest road, the Cairo-Cape Town Highway, spans 6,355 miles across 10 countries. It connects Egypt to South Africa and is part of a larger network aimed at boosting trade and reducing poverty. This highway is a modern version of the historical Cape to Cairo Road, which was never completed during British colonial rule. The current project was revived in the 1980s as part of the Trans-African Highway initiative. The entire Trans-African Highway Network covers 35,221 miles and includes nine highways. The goal is to enhance trade, support small businesses, and improve living conditions across the continent.