Africa’s Railway Revival Driven by Three Major Trends
Africa’s railway sector is experiencing its largest phase of expansion in decades. More than 7,000 km of new lines are…
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Burundi: President Ndayishimiye and Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa Launch Construction of the Uvinza–Musongati Railway
This railway line will extend over 282 kilometers and include eight stations, three in Burundi and five in Tanzania. On…
Kenya wins $2bln claim case in London over failed railway concession
The concession was terminated by Nairobi and Kampala in 2017 after RVR Kenya has blocked a $2 billion claim lodged…
Volta Corridor Development: Ghana and the AfDB Enter into a Historic Partnership
Strategic partnership under Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Flagship to transform Lake Volta into Regional Hub, boosting AfCFTA integration and Sahel connectivity…
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Angola: American investors visit the port of Lobito
On 26 June 2025, David Reekmans, Managing Director of AGL Lobito Terminal (ALT),welcomed a 70-member delegation of high-ranking American diplomats,…
The lack of railway network interconnection hinders development in Africa
Across Africa, rail is making a strong comeback as countries increasingly recognise its vital role in unlocking trade and accelerating…
Angola, Zambia push Lobito Corridor rail project as financing talks advance
Oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday casting uncertainty over Angola’s fiscal projections Zambia hopes to start work on the Lobito…
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African leaders urge United States (U.S.) to embrace investment-driven partnerships and review tariffs
What is needed is more trade between Africa and the U.S., not less—Adesina African leaders have called on Monday for…
Standing Committee on Appropriations Engages Department of Transport on 2025 Appropriation Bill
The committee welcomed progress made at the South African Airways (SAA) and urged the department to do more to restore…
“Dakar’s Ambition to Develop a Fully Integrated Automotive Sector”
Senegal is determined to turn the transport sector into a powerful driver of structural transformation, while addressing the critical challenges…