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Railway News from West Africa

Rio Tinto SimFer Provides Update on the Progress of the Simandou Project During the First Quarter of 2026

Rio Tinto SimFer Provides Update on the Progress of the Simandou Project During the First Quarter of 2026

27 March 2026
West Africa, Guinea

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SimFer’s First Iron Ore Reaches the Port of Dalian in China

SimFer’s First Iron Ore Reaches the Port of Dalian in China

27 March 2026
West Africa, Guinea

Freight & Logistics

Pit-to-Port

Transport Infrastructure

1 min

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Senegal Advances Railway Revival to Drive Economic Growth and Territorial Development

Senegal Advances Railway Revival to Drive Economic Growth and Territorial Development

20 March 2026
West Africa, Senegal

Freight & Logistics

Transport Infrastructure

4 min

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Italian Rail Maintenance Equipment Manufacturer, BBM Explores Partnership Opportunities in Ghana

Italian Rail Maintenance Equipment Manufacturer, BBM Explores Partnership Opportunities in Ghana

20 March 2026
West Africa, Ghana

Track - New, Maintenance & Refurbishment, Components & Equipment

1 min

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EU and AFD Mobilise €10 Million to Support TER Extension to Thiès

09 March 2026
West Africa, Senegal

Finance & Investment

Passenger Rail & Public Transport

Transport Infrastructure

1 min

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Nigeria: LAMATA Set to Begin Compensation for Blue Line Depot Land Acquisition

09 March 2026
West Africa, Nigeria

Passenger Rail & Public Transport

Transport Infrastructure

1 min

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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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