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DRC Launches International Call for Railway Assembly Plant Investment 1

DRC Seeks International Partners to Build Train, Locomotive, and Wagon Assembly Plant The Ministry of Transport, Communication Routes, and Accessibility has launched an international call for expressions of interest for the construction of a national assembly plant for trains, locomotives, and wagons. According to the official document signed by Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Transport, Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo, the project aims to identify technical, industrial, and financial partners for the design, financing, construction, equipment, operation, and maintenance of the facility. Two potential sites have been proposed: Matadi (Kongo Central)… Read More Here

Africa Finance Corp to Launch Bids for Zambia-Angola Railway Linking Copper Mines to Lobito Port

October 19, 2025October 19, 2025 Constance

New Zambia-Angola Railway to Boost Copper Exports and Create Jobs, Says Africa Finance Corp The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) plans to issue bids in the coming months for the construction of a new railway connecting Zambia’s copper-rich region to the Angolan port of Lobito, a move set to strengthen regional trade and infrastructure. According to Samaila Zubairu, AFC President, the tender will be divided into three parts, covering: Construction of rail links in Zambia, Construction of rail links in Angola, and Provision of rolling stock and railway systems. Groundbreaking for… Read More Here

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Kasomeno-Mwenda Toll Road Set to Transform DRC-Zambia Trade Corridor

October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 Constance

Kasomeno-Mwenda Toll Road Project in DRC and Zambia to Boost Trade, Cut Travel Time, and Create Jobs The Kasomeno-Mwenda Toll Road is a landmark infrastructure project connecting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia, designed to enhance regional trade, transportation efficiency, and economic development. The project encompasses the construction of 184 kilometers of modernized highway—split evenly between Zambia (92 km) and the DRC (92 km)—a 362-meter cable-stayed bridge over the Luapula River, and a one-stop border post (OSBP) with associated facilities. Structured as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), the project… Read More Here

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DRC, Angola, Zambia, and EU Forge Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Lobito Corridor Development

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 Constance

DRC, Angola, Zambia, and European Union Partner to Boost Trade, Infrastructure, and Mining Value Chains Through Lobito Corridor On the sidelines of the Global Gateway Forum, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Angola, and Zambia signed a landmark cooperation agreement with the European Union (EU) to accelerate the integrated development of the Lobito Corridor—a key initiative aimed at enhancing trade, transport infrastructure, and industrial competitiveness across Central Africa. The partnership was officially announced by Julien Paluku Kahongya, DRC’s Minister of Foreign Trade, following a signing ceremony attended by Josef… Read More Here

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Lobito Corridor Project: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Ahead

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 Constance

Lobito Corridor Project: DRC Pushes for Funding and Skills Development to Boost Regional Trade The Lobito Corridor project, an initiative championed by former U.S. President Joe Biden, aims to construct a railway connecting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zambia, and Angola to the port of Lobito. Beyond exporting strategic minerals to the United States, the project seeks to open up Central Africa and strengthen regional trade. Although last September European Union and U.S. experts presented the results of feasibility studies in Kinshasa — particularly regarding the economic model —… Read More Here

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China, Zambia, and Tanzania Sign $1.4B Deal to Modernize Tazara Railway

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 Constance

China, Zambia, and Tanzania Agree $1.4 Billion Deal to Upgrade Tazara Railway for Copper Transport China, Zambia, and Tanzania have signed a $1.4 billion agreement to modernize the aging Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (Tazara) line — a vital transport link for moving copper and other resources out of southern Africa. The deal was officially announced by the Zambian government on Monday. A Historic Railway in Need of Renewal Built in the 1970s with Chinese financing and engineering under the leadership of Mao Zedong, the 1,860-kilometre (1,160-mile) Tazara line has long served… Read More Here

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World Bank and DRC Strengthen Ties to Advance Inga Dam and Lobito Corridor

September 28, 2025September 28, 2025 Constance

World Bank and DRC Focus on Inga Dam and Lobito Corridor to Drive Growth Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde Li-Botayi met with Albert Zeufack, World Bank Regional Operations Director, on Thursday to review ongoing cooperation and prepare for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) participation in the Annual Meetings in October. The talks centered on strengthening the partnership, mobilizing new resources, and accelerating flagship projects such as the Inga Dam and the Lobito Corridor. Both initiatives are considered strategically vital for unlocking growth, boosting energy production, and enhancing regional integration.… Read More Here

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Lobito Corridor and Rail Upgrades Set to Transform Africa’s Copper and Cobalt Transport

September 28, 2025September 28, 2025 Constance

Billions Flow Into African Railways as Global Powers Compete for Critical Minerals Billions of dollars are being poured into railway expansion and upgrades across Africa to improve the transport of critical minerals such as copper, cobalt, tantalum, and coal from landlocked mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Botswana, and Zambia to global markets. Major Railway Projects Underway Several large-scale projects are driving this transformation: Trans-Kalahari Railway (1,500 km): Designed to link Botswana’s coal and mineral reserves to export hubs. TAZARA Upgrade (1,860 km): A proposed $1.4 billion… Read More Here

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Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Pushes for Swift Completion of Road Projects Ahead of Rainy Season

September 12, 2025September 12, 2025 Constance

DR Congo Races to Complete Road Infrastructure Projects Before Rainy Season, Says PM Judith Suminwa Kinshasa, DR Congo — Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka has reaffirmed her commitment to accelerating the completion of ongoing road infrastructure projects across the Democratic Republic of Congo before the onset of the rainy season. During the 57th Council of Ministers meeting held on Friday in Kinshasa, the Prime Minister reminded cabinet members of the key recommendations made during a strategic session on Thursday, September 4, 2025. This session, held at the Prime Minister’s Office,… Read More Here

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EU–US Delegation Presents $6 Billion Lobito Corridor Study in Kinshasa

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 Constance

Lobito Corridor Project: EU and US Experts Present $6B Pre-Feasibility Study to Boost Africa Trade A joint delegation of experts from the European Union (EU) and the United States (US) presented the conclusions of pre-feasibility studies for the Lobito Corridor project, an initiative estimated at over $6 billion and financed by the US. The meeting, chaired by Jean-Pierre Bemba, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), clarified the financial requirements and timeline for the first phase, which will focus on rehabilitating the Dilolo–Kolwezi–Tenke… Read More Here