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DRC Advances US$1.26 Billion Plan to Modernise Dilolo-Sakania Railway 1

DRC Approves US$1.26 Billion Dilolo-Sakania Railway Modernisation Project The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is advancing a US$1.258 billion project to rehabilitate and modernise the 1,004.5-kilometre Dilolo-Sakania railway, strengthening a critical section of the Lobito Corridor. The government adopted a draft collaboration convention with Mota-Engil Africa covering the railway’s financing, rehabilitation, modernisation, operation, maintenance and eventual transfer to the state. The railway runs through the DRC’s mineral-rich southeastern region and provides an important link to the Lobito Corridor, connecting the country’s mining areas with Angola’s Atlantic port of Lobito. Once… Read More Here

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Lobito Port Handles 931,000 Tonnes of Cargo as Regional Trade Gains Momentum

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 Constance0 comment

Lobito Port Moves 931,000 Tonnes of Cargo in First Half of 2026, Strengthening Angola’s Regional Trade Role The Port of Lobito handled 931,000 tonnes of cargo during the first half of 2026, highlighting its growing importance as a strategic logistics gateway for Angola and the wider region. During the period, the port received 177 vessels, with the volume of cargo handled reflecting continued activity across Angola’s maritime and logistics sectors. The performance comes as the Lobito Corridor gains increasing attention as a key trade route connecting mineral-producing areas in the… Read More Here

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DRC Chooses Mota-Engil for Lobito Corridor Railway Upgrade to Boost Copper and Cobalt Exports

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Constance0 comment

DR Congo Approves Mota-Engil Partnership to Revamp Lobito Corridor Railway Linking Copper and Cobalt Mines to Global Markets The Democratic Republic of Congo has approved a partnership with Portuguese construction and engineering company Mota-Engil SGPS SA to rehabilitate a critical railway network that will strengthen the country’s access to global markets for copper and cobalt. The project forms part of the Congolese section of the Lobito Corridor, a strategic infrastructure route designed to connect mineral-rich regions of Central Africa with Angola’s Atlantic port of Lobito. The rehabilitation will be carried… Read More Here

Transport and Logistics Angola International

Lobito Corridor Railway Secures $753 Million Financing to Boost Regional Trade Links

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 Constance

Angola’s Lobito Corridor Railway Project Reaches $753 Million Financial Close to Expand African Trade Connectivity The Lobito Corridor railway project in Angola has reached financial close after securing $753 million in funding, marking a major milestone for one of Africa’s most important regional transport infrastructure initiatives. The financing will support the rehabilitation, upgrade and long-term operation of the 1,300-kilometre railway corridor linking the Port of Lobito in Angola to the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The project is operated by Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR), a joint venture… Read More Here

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Zambia Plans TAZARA Railway Modernisation to Strengthen Trade and Logistics Network

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 Constance

Zambia Targets TAZARA Railway Upgrade with $1.6 Billion Rehabilitation Plan to Boost Trade and Economic Growth Zambia is advancing plans to modernise the TAZARA railway corridor, with President Hakainde Hichilema highlighting the importance of upgrading the route to support trade, transport efficiency and economic growth. Speaking at the TAZARA train station in Kapiri Mposhi, President Hichilema said the government is committed to improving the railway, which provides a strategic link between Zambia and the port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. The planned rehabilitation of the railway line, estimated at… Read More Here

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DRC Joins Luxembourg Rail Protocol, Opening Door to Major Rail Investment in Africa

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026 Constance

DRC Accession to Luxembourg Rail Protocol Set to Unlock Rail Investment and Boost African Trade Corridors The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s accession to the Luxembourg Rail Protocol is being viewed as a major milestone for Africa’s transport and logistics sector, with the potential to unlock private investment in railway rolling stock and strengthen key regional trade corridors. The Luxembourg Rail Protocol, which entered into force on 8 March 2024, establishes an internationally recognised legal framework that protects the rights of financiers and lessors of railway equipment. By reducing legal… Read More Here

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Zambia and US Expand $491 Million Grant Programme to Support Lobito Corridor Infrastructure

June 21, 2026June 21, 2026 Constance

Zambia, US Redirect Part of $491 Million Agriculture Grant to Boost Lobito Corridor and Critical Minerals Infrastructure Zambia has reached an agreement with the United States’ Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) to expand the scope of a $491 million grant programme, allowing part of the funding to support infrastructure linked to the country’s critical minerals sector and the strategic Lobito Corridor. The grant, signed in 2024 under the MCC’s “farm-to-market” initiative, was initially designed to strengthen agricultural development and improve rural transport networks in Africa’s second-largest copper producer. According to a… Read More Here

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Lobito Atlantic Railway Restarts DRC Copper Shipments Following Flood Damage Repairs

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026 Constance

Lobito Corridor Resumes DRC Copper Exports After Flood Repairs Restore Rail Link Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) has received its first copper shipment from the Democratic Republic of Congo since restoring a flood-damaged section of the Lobito Corridor, reopening a critical export route for Central African minerals. The rail link between the Port of Lobito and Huambo had been closed for approximately two months after severe flooding damaged infrastructure along the route. Following emergency repair works, full rail operations have now resumed, according to a statement issued by LAR on June… Read More Here

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Lobito Atlantic Railway Expands Mineral Logistics with Major Manganese Shipment

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 Constance

14,000-Ton Manganese Delivery Highlights Growth of Lobito Atlantic Railway Operations Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) has successfully received and handled a shipment of approximately 14,000 tons of manganese at the Port of Lobito Mining Terminal, marking a significant step in strengthening its regional logistics and mineral transportation capabilities. The operation required close coordination between multiple operational teams and logistics partners to ensure safe, efficient, and well-controlled unloading and handling processes. According to the company, strict safety protocols and operational standards were maintained throughout the entire process, from vessel reception to cargo… Read More Here

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Angola–EU Business Forum Targets Major Investment Push for Lobito Corridor Development

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 Constance

Angola-EU Business Forum 2026 Focuses on Mobilizing Investment for Lobito Corridor Infrastructure, Trade, and Energy Growth The 3rd Angola–European Union (EU) Business Forum opened on Tuesday in Luanda, with a strong focus on attracting European investment to accelerate the development of the Lobito Corridor across key sectors including agribusiness, transport, logistics, and energy. Held under the theme “From Dialogue to Concrete Investment,” the forum forms part of broader efforts to strengthen economic cooperation and advance the operationalization of the Lobito Corridor. The event has brought together around 900 participants, including government officials,… Read More Here