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Railway News from West Africa

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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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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Guinea: African Development Bank Commits Support for Simandou 2040 Strategic Development Programme

Guinea: African Development Bank Commits Support for Simandou 2040 Strategic Development Programme

23 January 2026
West Africa, Guinea

Finance & Investment

Transport Infrastructure

1 min

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SimFer Announces Launch of Its First Ferry

SimFer Announces Launch of Its First Ferry

23 January 2026
West Africa, Guinea

Freight & Logistics

Pit-to-Port

1 min

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Railway Development in Côte d’Ivoire: JICA and DPSPP Assess Strategic Rail Projects

23 January 2026
West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire

Finance & Investment

Freight & Logistics

Pit-to-Port

Track - New, Maintenance & Refurbishment, Components & Equipment

Transport Infrastructure

1 min

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Compagnie du TransGuinéen Signs First Rail Maintenance Contract

Compagnie du TransGuinéen Signs First Rail Maintenance Contract

14 January 2026
West Africa, Guinea

Track - New, Maintenance & Refurbishment, Components & Equipment

1 min

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Sitarail Strengthens Its Rolling Stock with Four New GL30-Type Locomotives

Sitarail Strengthens Its Rolling Stock with Four New GL30-Type Locomotives

08 January 2026
West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire

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

1 min

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