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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

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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Benin Makes History with its First Sovereign Sukuk

23 January 2026
West Africa, Benin
Finance & Investment
1 min
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Railway Diversion on Tenke–Kolwezi–Dilolo Axis Inaugurated in Lualaba Province

Railway Diversion on Tenke–Kolwezi–Dilolo Axis Inaugurated in Lualaba Province

23 January 2026
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Track - New, Maintenance & Refurbishment, Components & Equipment
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Namibia and Angola Establish Railway Joint Technical Committee

Namibia and Angola Establish Railway Joint Technical Committee

23 January 2026
SADC, Namibia
Finance & Investment
Freight & Logistics
Transport Infrastructure
2 min
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NRC Concludes 50% Festive Train Fare Discount on a Positive Note

NRC Concludes 50% Festive Train Fare Discount on a Positive Note

23 January 2026
West Africa, Nigeria
Passenger Rail & Public Transport
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Cornelder de Moçambique Expands Port of Beira Capacity with New STS Cranes

Cornelder de Moçambique Expands Port of Beira Capacity with New STS Cranes

23 January 2026
SADC, Mozambique
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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UK and Guinea Explore Partnerships for Conakry Tramway

UK and Guinea Explore Partnerships for Conakry Tramway

23 January 2026
West Africa, Guinea
Finance & Investment
Passenger Rail & Public Transport
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Opportunity: Ethio-Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway Share Company

23 January 2026
East Africa, Ethiopia
Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment
1 min
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