Afreximbank Launches 2025 Report on African Trade in a Shifting Global Financial Landscape
Afreximbank’s 2025 trade report urges Africa to use global shifts to boost intra-African trade, finance systems, and industrialisation through AfCFTA.
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Adesina Spotlights African Development Bank’s Role in Delivering Mattei Plan and Global Gateway Investments Across Africa to Drive Industrial Growth
AfDB advances key rail corridors including Lobito and Tanzania–DRC–Burundi with $1B+ investments under the Mattei Plan and EU Global Gateway strategy.
Mombasa Link Line Set to Transform Coastal Transport as Rehabilitation Works Reach Final Stages
Kenya Railways nears completion of the Mombasa Link Line, connecting Miritini to Mombasa Island and transforming coastal commuter and freight transport.
Uganda Railways Advances Infrastructure Projects to Address Operational Bottlenecks
Uganda Railways is advancing key rehabilitation projects to boost freight and passenger services, supported by AfDB and strategic regional partnerships.
Road Freight Dominates in Africa, Leaving Greener Alternatives Untapped
Road freight moves 80% of goods in Africa, but underused rail and maritime options could cut costs and emissions if structural barriers are addressed.
EBRD Promotes Sustainable Mining in Morocco
EBRD supports Aya Gold & Silver with a US$25 million loan for Boumadine mine exploration, boosting sustainable mining and skills development in Morocco.
Tanzania Launches Cargo Services on SGR Between Dar es Salaam and Dodoma
Tanzania launches cargo services on the SGR between Dar es Salaam and Dodoma, boosting freight efficiency and regional trade along the Central Corridor.
Mozambique Launches Pilot Intermodal Passenger Transport Service Linking Matola and Maputo
Mozambique launches a 60-day intermodal pilot linking trains and buses between Matola and Maputo, using unified ticketing and integrated schedules.
Uganda Prioritises Rail Infrastructure with Major Investments in SGR and MGR Lines
Uganda advances SGR and MGR projects, including Malaba–Kampala line and Tororo–Gulu rehabilitation, with UGX 6.92 trillion allocated for 2025/26.
International: North Macedonia Issues Tender for Rail Joint Border Station Supervision Services
North Macedonia opens a tender for project supervision at Tabanovce rail border station, supported by EBRD and WBIF to improve infrastructure and energy use.
Africa Global Logistics Drives Strategic Port Infrastructure Across West and Central Africa
AGL expands port infrastructure in Congo, Angola, and Ivory Coast, linking ports to rail and energy sectors across West and Central Africa.
The 12th edition of Transport Evolution Africa was defined by corridor investment, transport inclusion and continent-wide commitments
Transport Evolution Africa 2025 spotlighted corridor investment, inclusive transport, and clean mobility—advancing sustainable infrastructure across Africa.
Angola Becomes Shareholder in AFC, Reinforcing Commitment to Africa-Led Development
Angola becomes a sovereign shareholder in AFC with a US$184.8M equity investment, boosting rail, logistics, and infrastructure-led development in Africa.
Rwanda: African Development Bank Kickstarts Pioneering Cable Car Project in Kigali
AfDB funds Kigali’s cable car feasibility study, aiming to launch sub-Saharan Africa’s first urban aerial transit to support green, inclusive mobility by 2028.
Algeria Moves Toward Domestic Locomotive Production with Strategic Agreement
Algeria signs deal with John Cockerill to launch domestic locomotive production, supporting rail expansion and regional industrialisation goals.
International: Iraq New US$930 Million Project to Extend and Modernise Railways, Promote Regional Connectivity and Boost Growth
World Bank approves US$930M to modernise Iraq’s railways, enhancing trade, connectivity and job creation from Umm Qasr to Mosul by 2040.
Foundation Stone to Be Laid for Gambia’s Deep-Sea Port Project in Sanyang
The Gambia launches its Deep-Sea Port project in Sanyang, aiming to boost trade and regional connectivity through expanded maritime infrastructure.
Mobilising Climate Finance for Rail Infrastructure in Africa
Climate-aligned rail projects in East and Central Africa unlock investment potential as countries mobilise finance for low-carbon transport under Agenda 2063.
Canyon Resources Receives Critical Mining Permit for Minim-Martap Bauxite Project
Canyon Resources advances the Minim Martap Bauxite Project in Cameroon with a mining permit, financing, locomotive order, and rail facility groundbreaking set for July 2025.