DP World Unveils Port Community System in Kenya to Boost Mombasa’s Efficiency and Strengthen East Africa’s Trade Corridors DP World has officially launched its state-of-the-art Port Community System (PCS) in Kenya, marking a significant milestone in the digital transformation of the Port of Mombasa—one of Africa’s busiest and most strategic maritime gateways. As the primary entry and exit point for more than a dozen landlocked countries across East and Central
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African Development Bank Approves €217 Million to Boost Uganda–Rwanda Road Connectivity
AfDB Injects €217 Million to Complete Busega–Mpigi and Kagitumba–Kayonza–Rusumo Roads, Enhancing Uganda–Rwanda Trade The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved an additional €217.37 million to complete the Multinational Busega–Mpigi and Kagitumba–Kayonza–Rusumo Roads Project, a key regional infrastructure initiative aimed at strengthening connectivity and cross-border trade between Uganda and Rwanda. The new financing will support the construction of interchanges, bridges, toll plazas, and service lanes, including the crucial Busega Interchange,
Tanzania Port Closure Disrupts African Copper Shipments to China
Election Unrest in Tanzania Temporarily Halts Copper Exports, Forcing Rerouting to Durban, Walvis Bay, and Beira African copper shipments to China were disrupted by the temporary closure of the Port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania following election-related unrest. Copper traders and producers in the Central African Copperbelt sought alternative routes for their cargoes, leading to congestion at other ports, including Durban in South Africa, according to multiple market sources.
China, Zambia, and Tanzania Sign $1.4B Deal to Modernize Tazara Railway
China, Zambia, and Tanzania Agree $1.4 Billion Deal to Upgrade Tazara Railway for Copper Transport China, Zambia, and Tanzania have signed a $1.4 billion agreement to modernize the aging Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (Tazara) line — a vital transport link for moving copper and other resources out of southern Africa. The deal was officially announced by the Zambian government on Monday. A Historic Railway in Need of Renewal Built in the
$70 Million Preparatory Work Underway for Kalemie Industrial Port to Boost DRC-Tanzania Trade
Kalemie Industrial Port Expansion Begins: $70M Project to Enhance DRC-Tanzania Trade Links Preparatory work has commenced on the future industrial port of Kalemie, a $70 million project aimed at strengthening trade between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Tanzania. The project is being led by the consortium Jintai Mining PTE Ltd and Tembo Majengo Company SARL, which signed a contract with Kinshasa in April. The consortium has begun establishing
RwandAir Strengthens Fleet with New Boeing 737s, Plans Airbus A330 for Long-Haul Expansion
RwandAir Expands Fleet with Boeing 737s and Upcoming Airbus A330 to Boost African and Global Connectivity RwandAir has bolstered its operations this month with the addition of two new Boeing 737-800 aircraft, one of which has already entered service. A third aircraft is expected to join the fleet in the fourth quarter of 2025, as the Kigali-based carrier works to improve reliability and reduce flight delays. The airline has also
Tanzania and Burundi Break Ground on $2.15 Billion Cross-Border Standard Gauge Railway
Tanzania, Burundi Launch $2.15B Uvinza–Musongati SGR to Boost Trade and Regional Integration Tanzania and Burundi have officially launched construction of a state-of-the-art standard gauge railway (SGR) linking Uvinza in western Tanzania to Musongati in eastern Burundi. The 240-kilometre cross-border line, valued at over $2.15 billion, is the first of its kind in East Africa. The project was inaugurated with a foundation stone-laying ceremony led by Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa.
Kenya Seeks $4 Billion to Expand China-Built Railway
Kenya to Raise $4B for Railway Expansion, in Talks With Etihad Rail for Freight Operations Kenya plans to raise $4 billion by securitising an import levy to fund the extension of its China-built standard gauge railway (SGR) and is in talks with Etihad Rail to operate freight services, Transport Secretary Davis Chirchir announced. Under the plan, Kenya Railways Corp. will oversee engineering and maintenance, while private operators—including Etihad Rail—would run
AfDB Commits $500 Million to Ethiopia’s $10 Billion Mega Airport Project
African Development Bank to Fund Ethiopia’s Future Largest Airport in Africa with $500 Million Investment The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged up to $500 million to help finance Ethiopia’s planned mega airport, set to become the largest in Africa once completed. State-owned Ethiopian Airlines has signed a design agreement for the four-runway facility, which will be located near Bishoftu, approximately 45 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa. The airline will
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