Angola’s Luvo and Yema Logistics Hubs Set to Boost Trade and Supply Chains with DR Congo Luanda — The planned logistics platforms at Luvo and Yema are expected to significantly enhance cross-border trade between Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to officials from the Angola Cargo and Logistics Certification Regulatory Agency. Mateus Simão, administrator for the Technical Area and Operations at ARCCLA, said the strategic logistics
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U.S. Backs Lobito Corridor Concession as Strategic Project in Partnership with DRC
United States Prioritizes Mota-Engil Concession for DR Congo’s Lobito Corridor to Strengthen Critical Minerals Supply Chains The United States has identified the awarding of the concession for the Congolese segment of the Lobito Corridor to Mota-Engil as a priority initiative under its strategic partnership with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), signed on December 4, 2025. Speaking at the Powering Africa Summit in Washington, D.C. on March 19, 2026,
DRC, Tanzania and Burundi Advance Plans for Electrified Regional Railway Corridor
DRC, Tanzania and Burundi Push Forward with 800 km Electrified Railway Linking Kindu to Dar es Salaam Port The governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, and Burundi are advancing plans to develop an electrified standard-gauge railway connecting Uvinza, Musongati, Gitega, Bujumbura, Uvira, and Kindu as part of a major regional transport initiative in Central and East Africa. On March 31, 2026, transport ministers from the three countries
DRC and Angola Seek Stronger Coordination to Resolve Fishing Disputes at Shared Maritime Border
DRC and Angola Push for New Agreements to Remove Fishing Barriers and Boost Cross-Border Economic Cooperation Kinshasa and Luanda have been urged to strengthen coordination to remove obstacles hindering fishing activities along their shared maritime border. The issue was at the center of discussions during a panel held on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Kinshasa as part of the third DRC–Angola Economic Forum. The forum brings together policymakers, business leaders,
DRC to Upgrade Kolwezi Airport to International Status to Boost Mining and Economic Connectivity
Democratic Republic of the Congo Advances Kolwezi Airport Upgrade for International Flights and Economic Growth The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is moving forward with plans to upgrade Kolwezi Airport to full international status, a development expected to enhance air connectivity and economic opportunities in the country’s mining-rich southern region. Once completed, Kolwezi Airport would become the fourth recognized international gateway in the DRC, joining airports
DRC Signs Deal to Build Strategic Dry Port in Kwala, Tanzania
DRC Signs Concession for Kwala Dry Port in Tanzania to Cut Logistics Costs and Boost Trade The Democratic Republic of the Congo is advancing its strategy to strengthen trade competitiveness by developing new logistics infrastructure aimed at improving the efficiency of its import and export supply chains. Authorities in Kinshasa have signed a concession agreement with Boston Developers Ltd for the construction of a dry port in Kwala, Tanzania, a
DRC Pushes for $1 Billion World Bank Financing to Accelerate Lobito Corridor Development
DRC Seeks $1 Billion World Bank Funding to Boost Lobito Corridor and Regional Trade The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is intensifying efforts to secure international financing for the development of the Lobito Corridor, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving regional connectivity and boosting trade. Speaking in Washington during the World Bank’s “Transforming Transportation” global forum, the Congolese Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works, John Banza
Lobito Atlantic Railway Launches First Ethical Copper and Cobalt Shipment from DRC to Global Markets
Lobito Atlantic Railway Facilitates First Copper and Cobalt Shipment from DRC to Global Markets In a landmark milestone for the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR), Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) and Trafigura announced the first delivery of copper and cobalt along the corridor linking the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Angola’s deep-water port of Lobito. EGC, a state-owned entity responsible for purchasing cobalt from artisanal producers in the DRC, has
DRC Seals Major Concession Agreement for $600 Million Kasumbalesa Dry Port
DRC Signs $600 Million Kasumbalesa Dry Port Deal to Boost Regional Logistics and Jobs Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Communications, and Rural Development Jean-Pierre Bemba presided over the signing ceremony on Monday, December 1, 2025, for the concession contract to build, operate, and transfer the new Kasumbalesa dry port. The agreement was concluded between the Office of Multimodal Freight Management (Ogefrem) and the South African private company Yellowstone
Ethiopian Airlines Strengthens Central African Strategy Through Air Congo Partnership
Ethiopian Airlines Expands Influence in Central Africa with Air Congo Fleet Upgrade and New ATR 72-600s Ethiopian Airlines is accelerating its strategic expansion across Africa—this time by reinforcing its presence in Central Africa through Air Congo, the young Congolese carrier in which it holds a 49% stake. While Ethiopian continues to increase its investments and aircraft orders, it is steadily consolidating regional influence through this growing partnership. Before its major