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Morocco-Spain Rail Tunnel: A Bridge to Prosperity, Accelerated Ahead of the 2030 World Cup

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Le Tunnel Ferroviaire Maroc-Espagne : Un Pont Vers la Prospérité, Accéléré En Prévision De La Coupe Du Monde 2030

The long-gestating project for a rail tunnel linking Morocco and Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar is gaining new momentum. The joint organization of the 2030 FIFA World Cup by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal has accelerated discussions and feasibility studies. This major link between Europe and Africa promises significant economic benefits for both continents. A major asset for Morocco and Africa Stimulating trade and investment:The tunnel will facilitate the transport of goods and people, promoting trade between Europe and Africa. This will attract new investment and create business opportunities in…

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Who should be responsible for addressing Africa’s logistical infrastructure challenges?

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  For decades – one of the greatest challenges to the development of Africa’s mining industry can largely be attributed to limited infrastructure, including power, water supply, and importantly, roads and rail.  Addressing Africa’s logistical infrastructure challenges could unlock economic benefits, including increased investment in mining, improved transportation networks, increased export capabilities and increased revenue and job creation, while also benefiting other sectors like manufacturing and construction.   “Through Mining Indaba’s Disruptive Discussions format in 2024, taking place on the Disruptive Discussions Main Stage, we are no longer merely acknowledging the…

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Africa50, African Development Bank and the Newly Launched African Sovereign Investors Forum Signal Strong Desire to Jointly Mobilize Capital for Infrastructure Projects

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The three entities will work together to galvanize financing and to drive the development of skills and expertise within the infrastructure sector The African Development Bank, Africa50, and Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF), have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on developing green and climate resilient infrastructure projects across Africa. The three entities will work together to galvanize financing and to drive the development of skills and expertise within the infrastructure sector. The signing took place on 20 June 2022 in Rabat, Morocco, during an event to launch the…

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