Angola Accelerates Infrastructure Growth with €75 Million Boost from Africa Finance Corporation Angola has received a significant boost to its transportation infrastructure, with the disbursement of €75 million from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). This funding is part of an €85 million sovereign facility designed to transform the country’s national road network. The investment will support the construction of 186 priority bridges and strategic upgrades to key national roads. These
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Asphalting to Begin on Key North Kivu Roads as DRC-Uganda Cross-Border Project Relaunches
DRC to Begin Asphalting Kasindi-Beni-Butembo Roads in 2026 Under $551M Uganda-DRC Infrastructure Project Asphalting work on the Kasindi–Beni (80 km) and Beni–Butembo (54 km) road sections in North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is set to begin in the first quarter of 2026, according to Steven Nyembo, site supervisor for Dott Services Ltd, the contracted construction firm. These upgrades form part of a larger cross-border infrastructure project officially
DRC Launches $230 Million Likasi-Solwezi Road to Strengthen Trade with Zambia
DRC Begins Construction of $230M Likasi-Solwezi Road to Boost Trade with Zambia The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially launched construction of the 160-kilometer Likasi-Solwezi road, a major infrastructure project aimed at enhancing trade with neighboring Zambia. The project, valued at $230 million, was announced on July 8, 2025, by Haut-Katanga Governor Jacques Kyabula during a visit to Likasi, the province’s second-largest city. Construction is expected to be completed
Indonesia Widens Pertamina Corruption Probe to Include Trafigura Employee and Domestic Shipping Company
Indonesia Expands $17.6 Billion Corruption Probe Into Pertamina, Trafigura Employee, and Shipping Firms Indonesia has expanded its high-profile corruption investigation into state energy giant Pertamina, now implicating a Trafigura employee and a local shipping company, as part of a broader probe covering activities from 2018 to 2023. The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has named nine additional suspects in a case that has allegedly caused state losses totaling IDR 285 trillion
Lobito Rail Project Gains U.S. Momentum as Gateway for Africa’s Copper and Cobalt
U.S. Supports Lobito Corridor Rail Project Linking DRC, Angola, and Zambia to Accelerate Mineral Exports The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Lobito Corridor—a transformative rail project that will connect the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angola, and Zambia—in a move aimed at boosting regional trade and unlocking economic opportunities. Speaking in a recent interview, U.S. Ambassador to the DRC, Lucy Tamlyn, described the Lobito Corridor as
Aliko Dangote to Build Nigeria’s Deepest Seaport to Boost Industrial Exports
Aliko Dangote Plans Massive Seaport in Ogun State to Expand Fertilizer and LNG Exports Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is advancing plans to build a massive deep-sea port near his fertilizer and oil refinery complexes in a strategic move to streamline exports and support the growth of his industrial empire. In a recent interview in Lagos, Dangote revealed that his group submitted formal documentation in late June to initiate construction
Angola’s TAAG Airlines to Acquire Boeing 787s in $297M U.S.-Backed Deal
Angola’s TAAG Secures $297M EXIM-Backed Deal for Boeing 787 Jets to Boost Luanda’s New Aviation Hub Angola’s state-owned airline, TAAG Angola Airlines, is set to acquire Boeing 787-10 wide-body aircraft and General Electric Aerospace engines through a $297 million financing package backed by the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM). The agreement, announced Wednesday, will support the delivery of new aircraft and spare engines while strengthening U.S. manufacturing jobs and Angola’s aviation
Durban and Richards Bay Airports Expand to Boost Airfreight Growth
Durban and Richards Bay Airports Drive Airfreight Growth with Major Expansion Plans Expansion projects at Durban and Richards Bay airports are underway or in the planning stages to accommodate rising airfreight volumes in the region. Durban’s airfreight operator, Dube Cargo Terminal at King Shaka International Airport, opened a new public bonded warehouse on April 1. In May, the Dube TradePort Corporation (DTPC) unveiled the second phase of its Aeropark and
Fiat’s Tris EV Boosts Zero-Emission Last-Mile Delivery in Africa & Middle East
Fiat’s Tris Electric Vehicle Sets New Standard for Zero-Emission Last-Mile Logistics in Africa and the Middle East Fiat has launched Tris, an innovative three-wheeled electric vehicle (EV) designed to deliver zero-emission transport solutions for last-mile delivery and micro-logistics. Developed with modularity, simplicity, and sustainability in mind, Tris represents a bold step in urban mobility for underserved and fast-growing markets. The name Tris reflects its three wheels, three configurations, and distinctive
India Steps Up Maritime Accountability with Vessel Arrests and Compensation Orders Against MSC
India Cracks Down on Maritime Safety: MSC and Wan Hai Vessels Face Legal Action Indian authorities have intensified their legal response following recent maritime incidents involving MSC and Wan Hai Lines, signaling a stronger push for accountability, safety, and compensation in the country’s shipping sector. The latest development saw the Kerala High Court issue a conditional arrest order for the MV MSC Polo II, a sister ship of the ill-fated