DRC Bets on a National Railway Industry to Boost Its Logistics Autonomy
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) aims to develop an autonomous railway industry to modernize its transport network, reduce…
Category: Rail
A Strategic Link for Algeria’s Mining Industry: The Béchar – Gara Djebilet Railway Line
Algeria is preparing to inaugurate a major new railway infrastructure designed to boost its mining sector. The Béchar – Gara…
Mombasa Relaunches Its Commuter Train Service
After several years of suspension, Kenya has reinstated the railway network in its main port city, Mombasa. The goal is…
Lobito Corridor poised to revolutionise African mining logistics
This corridor will transport critical minerals from the Copperbelt to global markets via the port of Lobito, unlocking significant economic…
DR Congo: Railway Traffic Between Kinshasa and Matadi Resumes After Five-Year Halt
After a five-year interruption, rail service between Kinshasa and Matadi, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) main seaport, is set…
South Africa: Rail Reforms to Boost Mineral Trade
South Africa is revamping its rail logistics infrastructure and services through strategic investments and partnerships to enhance mineral distribution across…
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…
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…