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February 23, 2026 | Africa

New line opens to copper mine in Democratic Republic of Congo

The new line serves the Tenke Fungurume mining concession.

August 18, 2025 | Infrastructure

Burundi and Tanzania launch standard-gauge project

Ceremony held to mark the construction of the first railway in Burundi which will link with the new Tanzanian standard-gauge network.

November 25, 2024 | Africa

Uganda breaks ground on Standard Gauge Railway project

Turkey’s Yapı Merkezi is building the Kampala - Malaba line.

November 14, 2024 | Fleet

Lobito Atlantic Railway receives new wagons

The order for 275 container wagons was placed earlier this year.

October 8, 2024 | Africa

Ethiopian rail requires $US 500m investment

Transport ministry report says that finance is more readily available.

October 4, 2024 | Africa

Zambia Lobito concessions signed

Africa Finance Corporation is set to develop new 800km Angola - Zambia railway.

May 21, 2024 | Freight

Lobito Atlantic Railway orders 275 container wagons

New fleet will be built by Galison Manufacturing of South Africa.

February 12, 2024 | Africa

China goes head-to-head with US on African rail freight investment

China’s $US 1bn PPP proposal to upgrade Tanzania - Zambia railway comes as the US confirms a $US 250m loan to support upgrades of the Angola - DRC Lobito Corridor.

September 12, 2023 | Africa

US and EU back Lobito corridor extension from Angola to Zambia

The United States and European Union will support pre-feasibility studies for the project.

July 24, 2023 | Africa

The drive for interconnected railways in East Africa

Phillippa Dean provides an update on East Africa’s ambitious plans to develop a standard-gauge network.

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