Blaise Diagne International Airport was officially opened on Thursday (December 7) by President Macky Sall. He called it a “source of satisfaction and legitimate pride” for the country.
Whiles expected to increase air traffic to the country, the authorities are also hoping it will translate in increased tourism and by that an economic boost.
Construction of the airport started in 2007. Therefore it took a decade to complete the project.
The cost of the project is put at $600m. It was started by a Saudi firm but later completed by a Turkish firm after a dispute with the Saudis.
The Blaise Diagne International Airport is named after the first African to be elected a lawmaker in France, as far back as 1914.
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