Claim: Sierra Leone owns the longest foot bridge across Africa that’s the Jui footbridge that connects Freetown’s Calaba Town and Grafton
Verdict: FALSE
Context: The claim made by the Facebook page "Sierra Leone Issues" suggests that the Jui footbridge connecting Calaba Town and Grafton in Freetown, Sierra Leone, is the longest footbridge in Africa. Such a statement, if true, would undoubtedly be a point of pride for the nation. However, it is essential to verify the accuracy of such claims to prevent misinformation from spreading.
Evidence: Research into the claim reveals that the Jui footbridge, while an essential infrastructure piece in Sierra Leone, does not hold the title of the longest footbridge in Africa, as a matter of fact the footbridge does not connect Jui to Calaba Town and Grafton as claimed. According to available data, the longest footbridge in Africa is the Maputo-Catembe Bridge in Mozambique. Opened to the public in 2018, this bridge spans approximately 3 kilometers (1.86 miles), significantly longer than the Jui footbridge.
Additionally, there are several other footbridges across Africa that exceed the length of the Jui footbridge.
Conclusion: The claim propagated by the Sierra Leone Issues Facebook page asserting that the Jui footbridge is the longest in Africa is false. While the Jui footbridge serves as a vital link between communities in Freetown, it does not hold the title of Africa's longest footbridge.
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