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…
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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…
Ivory Coast: Traffic Growth at the Port of Abidjan Surpasses 40 Million Tons in 2024
This exceptional result consolidates the port’s position as a major player in trade, both in Côte d’Ivoire and across the…
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…
The Casablanca Call Paves the Way for Greater Private Sector Participation in the AfCFTA
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Casablanca Finance City (CFC) recently organized a summit in Casablanca to explore how the…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) approved new regional certification schemes to boost food fortification and intra-regional trade
During the meeting, participants examined and enriched the draft RCS for iodized salt, enriched wheat flour, and enriched vegetable oils,…
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…
JAPAN’S ITOCHU PARTNERS WITH DP WORLD TO STRENGTHEN LOGISTICS AND TRADE IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
DP World has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ITOCHU Corporation, one of Japan’s largest trading companies, to expand…
Safer borders, stronger trade for West African Women
Every day in West Africa, thousands of women walk through border posts carrying produce like cassava, tomatoes, or maize to…
Safer borders, stronger trade for West African Women
The goal is implement solutions like these to make cross-border trade safer, simpler, and more inclusive for women Every day…