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Temporary Closure of Harare–Mutare Line

30 January 2026
SADC, Zimbabwe

Freight & Logistics

Transport Infrastructure

1 min

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KRA, KPA Roll Out Major Reforms to Decongest Port of Mombasa and Accelerate Cargo Clearance

30 January 2026
East Africa, Kenya

Freight & Logistics

3 min

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Successful Test Ride Signals Readiness of Uplands–Longonot–Kijabe MGR Corridor

Successful Test Ride Signals Readiness of Uplands–Longonot–Kijabe MGR Corridor

30 January 2026
East Africa, Kenya

Passenger Rail & Public Transport

Transport Infrastructure

1 min

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Rwanda and Kenya Deepen Regional Trade Cooperation with Establishment of KPA Liaison Office in Kigali

Rwanda and Kenya Deepen Regional Trade Cooperation with Establishment of KPA Liaison Office in Kigali

30 January 2026
East Africa, Rwanda

Freight & Logistics

2 min

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NRC Advances LNG Train Plans as Rail Strengthens Nigeria’s Economic Contribution

NRC Advances LNG Train Plans as Rail Strengthens Nigeria’s Economic Contribution

30 January 2026
West Africa, Nigeria

Freight & Logistics

Passenger Rail & Public Transport

Transport Infrastructure

2 min

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International: DB and Alstom Test Remote Driving for Commuter Trains in a Depot Environment

International: DB and Alstom Test Remote Driving for Commuter Trains in a Depot Environment

30 January 2026

Passenger Rail & Public Transport

Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment

2 min

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Walvis Bay Faces Pressure from the Revitalisation of TAZARA and Lobito

Walvis Bay Faces Pressure from the Revitalisation of TAZARA and Lobito

30 January 2026
SADC, Namibia

Freight & Logistics

Transport Infrastructure

3 min

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EBRD Launches First Investment in SSA Financial Sector and Its First in Nigeria

EBRD Launches First Investment in SSA Financial Sector and Its First in Nigeria

30 January 2026
West Africa, Nigeria

Finance & Investment

2 min

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S&P Assigns ‘A/A-1’ Ratings with a Positive Outlook to Africa Finance Corporation Reflecting its Robust Credit Profile

30 January 2026

Finance & Investment

Transport Infrastructure

3 min

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Construction of the Luena–Saurimo Railway Branch Line Officially Launched

Construction of the Luena–Saurimo Railway Branch Line Officially Launched

30 January 2026
SADC, Angola

Freight & Logistics

Transport Infrastructure

3 min

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CAMRAIL and CAMALCO Seal Rail Operations Agreement for Minim-Martap Bauxite Transport

CAMRAIL and CAMALCO Seal Rail Operations Agreement for Minim-Martap Bauxite Transport

26 January 2026
Central Africa, Cameroon

Freight & Logistics

Transport Infrastructure

1 min

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Kenya Railways Outlines Nairobi Commuter Rail Developments Ahead of AFCON 2027

23 January 2026
East Africa, Kenya

Transport Infrastructure

1 min

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Land Linked Zambia Webinar: Strengthening the Global Supply Chain through Nacala Corridor

Land Linked Zambia Webinar: Strengthening the Global Supply Chain through Nacala Corridor

23 January 2026
SADC, Zambia

Freight & Logistics

1 min

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UFIGA and SETRAG Approve Timber Rail Tariff Agreement for 2025–2026

UFIGA and SETRAG Approve Timber Rail Tariff Agreement for 2025–2026

23 January 2026
Central Africa, Gabon

Freight & Logistics

Transport Infrastructure

1 min

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DR Congo Signals Strategic Shift Towards Domestic Rail Manufacturing

23 January 2026
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Finance & Investment

Freight & Logistics

Track - New, Maintenance & Refurbishment, Components & Equipment

Transport Infrastructure

1 min

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