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U.S. Reaffirms Support for Lobito Corridor to Boost DRC and Regional Economies

April 27, 2025April 27, 2025 Constance0 comment

On April 17, 2025, U.S. Senior Advisor Massad Boulos announced that Washington would continue supporting the Lobito Corridor, a major rail and road project connecting the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) mineral-rich regions to Angola’s Atlantic port. The statement followed his visit to the DRC, Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya. “We fully support the Lobito Corridor, a huge project vital not only for the economies of Congo, Zambia, and Angola but for the entire region,” Boulos said during a press briefing. He noted that the U.S. Development Finance Corporation is a… Read More Here

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Angola to Anchor New Africa-Latin America Copper Route

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 Constance0 comment

The multinational company PLASFER, which specializes in raw material exports, is advancing administrative and technical processes to leverage the Lobito Corridor as a “New Copper Industry Export Route.” This strategic logistics route aims to connect the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angola, Latin America, and Europe. PLASFER has spent over three years developing an innovative project in the DRC, in collaboration with partners across Europe and the Americas. The company considers this new logistics initiative one of the most significant developments in African trade in the past 50 years, as… Read More Here

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EU Highlights Lobito Corridor’s Role in Boosting Trade and Youth Opportunities in Southern Africa

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 Constance0 comment

The Lobito Corridor can strengthen trade and investment opportunities for Angola, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, said the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Angola, Rosário Bento Pais, on Thursday in Luanda. Speaking at the launch of four EU-funded youth entrepreneurship projects in Luanda, the ambassador emphasized that the corridor has the potential to drive economic diversification and create job opportunities for young people across Angola, Zambia, and the DRC. She noted that the European Union is guided by its Global Gateway strategy—an initiative aimed at mobilizing critical and… Read More Here

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Tanzania and DRC to Develop Joint Dry Ports to Boost Regional Trade

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 Constance0 comment

Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to allocate land for the development of dry ports in both countries, aiming to improve regional trade and logistics. The agreement was reached during bilateral meetings held in Lubumbashi from April 3 to 5, 2025. Under the deal, each country will provide 60 hectares of land—Tanzania in Kwala and Katosho, and the DRC in Kasumbalesa and Kasenga. This land exchange marks a major milestone in the implementation of the Transport Infrastructure Development Program, launched in 2022 under the Central Corridor… Read More Here

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President Hichilema Calls for Cheaper Capital and Seamless Trade at Land-Linked Zambia Conference

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 Constance0 comment

President Hakainde Hichilema has urged for more affordable access to capital to support infrastructure development across Zambia and Africa. Speaking during the Land-Linked Zambia Conference held in Lusaka this week, President Hichilema emphasized the importance of investing in nonstop border posts to facilitate the uninterrupted flow of trade and business across the continent. He stressed that meaningful progress in infrastructure development requires strong collaboration with the private sector. “It is disheartening that Africa has the lowest levels of intra-trade and investment,” he said, calling for a change in this trend… Read More Here

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DRC Prime Minister Calls for Acceleration of Lobito Corridor Development

April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 Constance0 comment

Speaking at the 38th Meeting of the Council of Ministers at the African Union City, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka emphasized the urgent need to accelerate development projects along the Lobito Corridor. In her address, the Prime Minister highlighted the Italian government’s launch of a new partnership model with Africa, rooted in the Mattei Plan—an initiative focused on fostering equitable and mutually beneficial cooperation. The Mattei Plan prioritizes joint identification of development priorities in collaboration with African nations. Prime Minister Suminwa Tuluka noted that connectivity infrastructure, particularly the Lobito Corridor,… Read More Here

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U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to Lobito Corridor Investments

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 Constance

The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing investments along the Lobito Corridor, confirmed the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe during his visit to Huambo on Tuesday. James Story, after meeting with Governor Pereira Alfredo, stated that his three-day visit to the Lobito Corridor projects is part of an initiative that includes 16 ambassadors from various countries. This visit aims to demonstrate the U.S. government’s commitment to supporting the development of the Corridor, promoting prosperity for both the Angolan government and its people. “U.S.… Read More Here

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LAND-LINKED ZAMBIA CONFERENCE LINKING SECTORS THROUGH TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS

March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 Constance

Land linkages play a critical role in Africa’s economic development by facilitating trade, investment, and regional integration. As a continent rich in resources but challenged by infrastructure deficits, Africa’s road networks are critical for connecting markets, reducing costs, and improving the movement of goods and people. Strengthening land linkages has become a key driver for road infrastructure growth, shaping the continent’s future development. Chimwemwe Nyirenda, the Co-Founder and CEO of Africast Zambia Limited, producers of the premier Land-Linked Zambia Conference believes that through a multi- sectorial approach, the Land-Linked conference… Read More Here

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China to Invest $1.4 Billion in Upgrading Zambia-Tanzania Railway

March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 Constance

China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has committed over $1.4 billion to modernize the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA), a vital transport link for Zambia’s copper exports to Tanzania’s largest port. TAZARA plays a crucial role in exporting copper and cobalt from Central Africa while offering an alternative route to South Africa’s congested ports. However, years of neglect have left the railway in need of urgent repairs. Negotiations for a 30-year concession with CCECC are still in progress, according to Bruno Ching’andu, Managing Director of TAZARA Authority. “The decision to grant a… Read More Here

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Angolan Minister Dismisses Claims of U.S. Withdrawal from Lobito Corridor Funding

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 Constance

Angola’s Minister of Transport, Ricardo d’Abreu, has refuted circulating reports claiming that the United States has withdrawn funding for the Lobito Corridor. Speaking to Angop on Friday in Huambo during the Investment Opportunities Forum along the Lobito Corridor, d’Abreu clarified that the project is being developed through private investment by its concessionaire and shareholders. “Funding for the Lobito Corridor is not solely dependent on the United States,” he emphasized. He recalled that former U.S. President Donald Trump had only placed on hold certain initiatives by American aid agencies, particularly USAID,… Read More Here