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Railway News from West Africa

LAMATA to Receive 24 Additional Coaches for Lagos Red Line by Q3 2026

27 February 2026
West Africa, Nigeria
Passenger Rail & Public Transport
1 min
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EFCC Arraigns Former NRC Managing Director Over Alleged Money Laundering Charges

27 February 2026
West Africa, Nigeria
1 min
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Mega Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Project Enters Operational Phase with Launch of Governing Board

Mega Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Project Enters Operational Phase with Launch of Governing Board

27 February 2026
West Africa
Finance & Investment
Freight & Logistics
Transport Infrastructure
2 min
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Togo Advances Railway Corridor and Rolling Stock Studies Under PASLT Procurement Plan

20 February 2026
West Africa, Togo
Finance & Investment
Freight & Logistics
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Senegal President Directs Acceleration Of Dakar–Tambacounda Rehabilitation And TER Phase II

20 February 2026
West Africa, Senegal
Freight & Logistics
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Government Of Liberia And ArcelorMittal Sign Amended Mineral Development Agreement Extending Concession To 2050

Government Of Liberia And ArcelorMittal Sign Amended Mineral Development Agreement Extending Concession To 2050

13 February 2026
West Africa, Liberia
Finance & Investment
Freight & Logistics
Transport Infrastructure
2 min
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Ghana Railway Development Authority Announces Mineral-Focused Railway Master Plan

Ghana Railway Development Authority Announces Mineral-Focused Railway Master Plan

05 February 2026
West Africa, Ghana
Freight & Logistics
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Baowu Resources Increases Its Stake in the Mining Component of the Simandou Project

Baowu Resources Increases Its Stake in the Mining Component of the Simandou Project

05 February 2026
West Africa, Guinea
Freight & Logistics
1 min
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EU Regional Business Forum to Focus on Investment Along West Africa’s Strategic Corridors

EU Regional Business Forum to Focus on Investment Along West Africa’s Strategic Corridors

05 February 2026
West Africa
Finance & Investment
Transport Infrastructure
1 min
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Ghana: Trade Ministry Engages Dubai Chamber on Ghana–UAE Economic Partnership

04 February 2026
West Africa, Ghana
1 min
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Four GL30 Locomotives Set to Boost Camrail Operations

Four GL30 Locomotives Set to Boost Camrail Operations

03 February 2026
West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire
Freight & Logistics
Pit-to-Port
Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment
1 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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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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Benin Makes History with its First Sovereign Sukuk

23 January 2026
West Africa, Benin
Finance & Investment
1 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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