Kebili: The preliminary study on the economic corridors project in Kebili and the neighbouring governorates is nearing completion, Nabil Ouhichi, the regional director of public works in Kebili, told TAP on Monday. He explained that the economic corridors project, which links the border centre of Hezoua-Tozeur to the city of Gabes via national roads 3 and 16, mainly involves the construction of a 24-kilometre ring road around the city of Kebili, in the part of the project linked to the governorate of Kebili. The project also includes the doubling of National Road 16, which links the two governorates of Kebili and Gabes, the city of Kebili to the city of The project also includes the doubling of National Road 16, which links the two governorates of Kebili and Gabes, the city of Kebili to the city of Souk Lahad, and the recently constructed ring road around Souk Lahad. The project is part of a policy to develop the transport sector in order to stimulate economic activity and develop trade with neighbouring countries, according to the same source. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed disclosed that seedlings are under preparation across Ethiopia for this year's planting season as part of the Green Legacy Initiative. Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative is more than just planting; it is an integrated management of existing forests and biodiversity, the premier shared on X page. Prime Minister Abiy added that the Green Legacy Initiative is also crucial to restoring mass degraded landscapes and improving the ecosystem. 'As we prepare for this year's planting season ahead of us, seedlings are under preparation throughout the country,' Abiy stated. As part of the ambitious Green Legacy Initiative to plant 50 billion trees in two phases, Ethiopia successfully planted 32.5 billion seedlings to date. The initiative is a demonstration of Ethiopia's long-term commitment to a multifaceted response to the impacts of climate change and environmental challenges, it was learned. Source: Ethiopian News Agency