Topic: Africa

ANALYSIS Why is the U.S. gaining momentum in financing African railway projects?

The discussion regarding increasing rail competition between the U.S. and China in Africa is not new. Recent months have seen the unfolding of U.S.-led initiatives…
ANALYSIS US-China competition increases in Africa with rail in its epicentre

A more cautious Chinese policy for rail infrastructure investments in Africa and a rebound interest in them by the US might see the two states…
ANALYSIS When rail turns into leverage: U.S. ramps up international investments

For years, China has been the leading investor in many countries in the context of the BRI, which sees cash flows in foreign markets primarily…
CMA CGM accelerates global rail freight integration

French container transport and shipping firm CMA CGM integrated its rail freight and ocean forwarding services, offering new onward connections in Brazil and Zimbabwe last…

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Derailed freight train in Congo leaves several dead and injured

The derailment of a freight train in Lubudi, southern Congo, caused the death of more than 70 people and injured more than 100, reported local…
Public tender Lobito Corridor open until 7 December

Private operators interested in the operation, management, and maintenance of the Lobito Corridor have until 7 December 2021 to present their investment proposals. This African…
Angola links mining region to the world with Lobito Corridor

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia have 34 per cent of the world’s cobalt reserves and over 10 per cent of global copper…