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US breaths new life into the Lobito Corridor to challenge china's Dominance for Critical minerals 1

The United States is making a determined effort to catch up with China in a region that has become pivotal to the green transition: Africa’s “Copperbelt.” Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, rich in minerals vital for battery and renewable energy production, have become the latest battleground for influence between Washington and Beijing. The Biden administration, in its pursuit of challenging China’s supremacy, has seized an opportunity to breathe new life into a century-old railway connecting crucial African mines to an Atlantic Ocean port, known as the Lobito corridor.… Read More Here

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EU Signs Crucial Partnerships with DRC and Zambia for Sustainable Raw Materials Value Chains

October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 Constance

At the recent “Global Gateway” forum in Brussels, Jutta Urpilainen, the European Union’s Commissioner for international partnerships, signed significant memoranda of understanding with key African counterparts. On October 26, 2023, she joined hands with the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Transport, Marc Ekila Likombo, for a partnership on critical and strategic raw materials value chains. Furthermore, a strategic partnership on sustainable raw materials value chains was established with Zambia’s Minister of Finance, Situmbeko Musokotwane. This momentous event follows the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India, in September 2023, where… Read More Here

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Lobito Corridor attracts interest from Investimento Global

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Constance

The Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) wants to bring potential private sector investors to Angola to strengthen the agribusiness value chain in the Lobito Corridor. The interest was expressed, on Tuesday, in Luanda, by the special coordinator, Helaina Matza, during the audience granted to her by the Minister of Economy and Planning, Mário Caetano João. The meeting also served to explore all the potential investment opportunities that exist in the non-oil sector. Minister Mário Ceatano João presented the enormous potential that the country has for grain production, fertilizer… Read More Here

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Angola and Tanzania Challenge DRC’s Exclusive Copper Export Route

October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 Constance

The exclusively Congolese route (river-rail) for copper exports, which had previously made SNCC and the former ONATRA the main partners of Gécamines, seems to be coming to an end. The lucrative market is likely to be taken over by either Angola or Tanzania. Both of these countries have undeniable and essential involvement in the security matters of eastern Congo. The plan was to modernize the Ubundu-Kisangani railway over 125 km so that SNCC could transport copper and related minerals. First, the minerals would travel via the railway from the southern… Read More Here

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Uganda and DRC agree to allow visa-free travel between the two countries

October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 Constance

Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have agreed to reciprocally eliminate visa requirements, allowing visa-free travel between the two countries. The agreement aims to facilitate the mobility of citizens of both countries, across both borders and increase trade between the two countries. The deal was reached following recent meetings between officials from the two nations in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. For some time now, the East African bloc, consisting of 7 Partner States, including Burundi, DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda, and… Read More Here

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Zambia’s Transport Minister Encourages Railway Expansion for Economic Growth

October 16, 2023October 16, 2023 Constance

Transport and Logistics Minister, Frank Tayali, has urged Emmanuel Hachipuka, the Chairperson of Zambia Railways Limited’s Board, to spearhead the expansion of the rail network to cover all provinces. Minister Tayali believes that an extended rail network offers a more cost-effective transportation solution that can significantly contribute to the country’s economic development. Minister Tayali made these remarks during a courtesy visit by Mr. Hachipuka and his team in Lusaka last week. He stressed the importance of reorganizing the current acting team at Zambia Railways and promptly filling vacancies to ensure… Read More Here

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European Investment Bank Shows Interest in Financing Zambia-Lobito Railway Line

September 28, 2023September 28, 2023 Constance

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has shown keen interest in providing financial support for the Zambia-Lobito railway line project. EIB’s Vice President, Thomas Ostros, recently expressed the bank’s commitment to the initiative, pending the completion of feasibility studies by the Africa Development Bank (AfDB). During a closed-door meeting with Zambia’s President, Hakainde Hichilema, Mr. Ostros shared his optimism about the Zambia-Lobito railway project, emphasizing its viability and the potential for EIB involvement. The project, which aims to establish a railway connection between Zambia and Lobito, Angola, holds strategic importance for… Read More Here

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United States Commits $1 Billion Investment to Enhance Lobito Corridor Development

September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 Constance

The United States of America (USA) has reaffirmed its commitment to invest a substantial one billion dollars in accelerating the development of the Lobito Corridor. This significant announcement follows President Joe Biden’s declaration, made in collaboration with European Union leader Von der Leyen during the recent G20 meeting. Helaina R. Matza, the Acting Special Coordinator of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure Investment (PIGI) within the US Department of State, expressed her strong optimism regarding the governments’ dedication to realizing this initiative. Speaking during a videoconference with journalists from Angola, Zambia,… Read More Here

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China and Algeria Embark on 6,000km Railway Project

September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 Constance

China and Algeria have forged a substantial collaboration aimed at building a network of railway lines spanning 6,000Km across North Africa. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has hailed this as a critical step towards propelling Algeria’s socioeconomic development. The project is part of the two countries’ greater collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative. The railway project, which will be supported by Chinese technical experience and building capability, will connect all towns and regions in Algeria. President Tebboune stressed the need for railroad infrastructure development as the “best guarantee of development.” The… Read More Here