Zambia Signs Key Regional Corridor Agreements at SADC Secretariat
Zambia signs North–South and Beira corridor agreements at SADC, strengthening regional trade, rail connectivity and economic corridor development.
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S&P Assigns ‘A/A-1’ Ratings with a Positive Outlook to Africa Finance Corporation Reflecting its Robust Credit Profile
S&P Global Ratings has assigned A long-term and A-1 short-term ratings with a Positive Outlook to Africa Finance Corporation, reflecting its strong credit profile.
Construction of the Luena–Saurimo Railway Branch Line Officially Launched
Angola has officially launched construction of the Luena–Saurimo Railway Branch Line, a 260 km greenfield project strengthening national and regional rail connectivity.
Walvis Bay Faces Pressure from the Revitalisation of TAZARA and Lobito
The revitalisation of the Lobito Corridor and TAZARA is reshaping Southern African trade flows, intensifying competition for Walvis Bay and Namibia’s ports.
Successful Test Ride Signals Readiness of Uplands–Longonot–Kijabe MGR Corridor
Kenya Railways has completed a successful test ride on the Uplands–Longonot–Kijabe MGR line, confirming readiness to restore services after rehabilitation works.
Rwanda and Kenya Deepen Regional Trade Cooperation with Establishment of KPA Liaison Office in Kigali
Rwanda and Kenya have formalised a new trade cooperation framework with the establishment of a Kenya Ports Authority liaison office in Kigali to support regional trade.
NRC Advances LNG Train Plans as Rail Strengthens Nigeria’s Economic Contribution
Nigeria’s rail operator NRC outlines LNG-powered train plans and a national expansion roadmap as rail ranks among the country’s top GDP contributors.
International: DB and Alstom Test Remote Driving for Commuter Trains in a Depot Environment
DB and Alstom complete Germany’s first customer-operated test of remote driving for commuter trains within a live depot environment.
Namibia Cargo Volumes Top 2.5 Million Tonnes
Namibia’s trade corridors handled more than 2.5 million metric tonnes in 2025, according to figures released by the Walvis Bay Corridor Group.
Temporary Closure of Harare–Mutare Line
NRZ has temporarily closed the Harare–Mutare railway line following a derailment at Odzi, disrupting rail traffic between Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
Joint Statement of the United States and African Union on the Launch of a Strategic Investment Working Group
The United States and the African Union have launched a Strategic Infrastructure and Investment Working Group to advance trade-enabling infrastructure and U.S.–Africa investment.
KRA, KPA Roll Out Major Reforms to Decongest Port of Mombasa and Accelerate Cargo Clearance
Kenya Revenue Authority and Kenya Ports Authority have introduced joint reforms to decongest the Port of Mombasa, reduce cargo dwell time and improve clearance efficiency.
CAMRAIL and CAMALCO Seal Rail Operations Agreement for Minim-Martap Bauxite Transport
CAMRAIL and CAMALCO sign a rail operations agreement to support the transport of Minim-Martap bauxite and strengthen Cameroon’s mining logistics.
EBRD Launches First Investment in SSA Financial Sector and Its First in Nigeria
The EBRD has launched its first investment in Nigeria, providing a US$100 million trade finance facility to Access Bank to support trade and private-sector growth.
Egypt Advances Localisation of Railway Component Manufacturing Through Expanded Cooperation With Austrian Industry
Egypt is expanding railway manufacturing localisation through cooperation with Austrian rail companies, focusing on components, systems, technology transfer and export capacity.
Algeria National Railway Expansion Programme
Algeria advances major railway expansion and mining corridors, strengthening freight capacity, regional connectivity and industrial development by 2026.