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Railway News from East Africa

The Dream of Linking Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean Sea

The Dream of Linking Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean Sea

11 December 2024
North Africa, South Sudan
Transport Infrastructure
3 min
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Revitalising the Addis Ababa Light Rail: Challenges, Collaboration, and Future Prospects

Revitalising the Addis Ababa Light Rail: Challenges, Collaboration, and Future Prospects

11 December 2024
East Africa, Ethiopia
Passenger Rail & Public Transport
3 min
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Accelerating Africa’s Infrastructure Development Through the Service Delivery Mechanism (SDM)

07 December 2024
West Africa
Transport Infrastructure
2 min
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8th PIDA Week Concludes with Strong Commitment to Transform Africa’s Infrastructure and Drive Agenda 2063 Forward

06 December 2024
West Africa
Transport Infrastructure
5 min
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Transforming Africa through Resilient and Inclusive Infrastructure: Highlights from Mrs. Nardos Bekele-Thomas’ Address at the 8th PIDA Week

Transforming Africa through Resilient and Inclusive Infrastructure: Highlights from Mrs. Nardos Bekele-Thomas’ Address at the 8th PIDA Week

01 December 2024
East Africa, Ethiopia
Transport Infrastructure
2 min
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Ethiopian Minister of Transport and Logistics Highlights Need for Innovative Financing and Greater Private Sector Collaboration

Ethiopian Minister of Transport and Logistics Highlights Need for Innovative Financing and Greater Private Sector Collaboration

01 December 2024
East Africa, Ethiopia
Freight & Logistics
Transport Infrastructure
2 min
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A Bold Path Required to Overcome Africa’s Infrastructure Deficit and Drive Economic Growth

A Bold Path Required to Overcome Africa’s Infrastructure Deficit and Drive Economic Growth

01 December 2024
East Africa, Ethiopia
Transport Infrastructure
2 min
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8th PIDA Week Opens with a Call for Resilient and Inclusive Infrastructure Development

8th PIDA Week Opens with a Call for Resilient and Inclusive Infrastructure Development

01 December 2024
East Africa, Ethiopia
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Champions Infrastructure as the Backbone of Africa’s Future at 8th PIDA Week

President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Champions Infrastructure as the Backbone of Africa’s Future at 8th PIDA Week

01 December 2024
East Africa, Ethiopia
Transport Infrastructure
2 min
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African Development Bank Invests $55 bln to Bolster Economic Integration Across Africa

African Development Bank Invests $55 bln to Bolster Economic Integration Across Africa

25 November 2024
East Africa
Finance & Investment
2 min
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Uganda Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Eastern Railway Line (SGR) Has Taken Place

Uganda Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Eastern Railway Line (SGR) Has Taken Place

24 November 2024
East Africa, Uganda
Track - New, Maintenance & Refurbishment, Components & Equipment
Transport Infrastructure
4 min
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Tanzania Railways Corporation Highlights Success of Electric Train Transportation

Tanzania Railways Corporation Highlights Success of Electric Train Transportation

24 November 2024
East Africa, Tanzania
Passenger Rail & Public Transport
1 min
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Good and Bad Rail Concessions

Good and Bad Rail Concessions

15 November 2024
West Africa
Policy & Legislation
3 min
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PIDA Week 2024: Strategic Infrastructure Financing for Africa’s Growth

PIDA Week 2024: Strategic Infrastructure Financing for Africa’s Growth

11 November 2024
East Africa, Ethiopia
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Kenya Urban Mobility Improvement Project (KUMIP)

09 November 2024
East Africa, Kenya
Passenger Rail & Public Transport
2 min
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