March 2025
Togo - West Africa’s Trade Shake Up: Can Ghana Keep Up with Togo’s Rising Port Power?
The U.S. has reaffirmed support for Angola’s Lobito Corridor under the Trump administration, aiming to boost regional trade and counter global rivals. However, a recent freeze on foreign aid raises concerns about project delays. The corridor remains vital for mineral exports, economic integration, and reducing reliance on Chinese infrastructure.
Cameroon - Douala Port Powers Up: More Cranes, Bigger Capacity, Stronger Trade Future
The development of the Lobito Corridor, supported by the EU and the US, is one the most critical projects in pushing Africa’s position in international markets by transporting critical high demand minerals. By connecting the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia and Angola, the railway project is deemed to have significant effects economically, but also geopolitically as Western nations aim to diminish Chinese influence.
Congo - Bridging Borders: Congo's $700M Road-Rail Link to Boost Trade and Growth Moves Forward
AD Ports and CMA CGM join forces to develop and operate the New East Mole terminal in Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo, building on their previous collaborations such as the Khalifa Port expansion. With a $220 million investment, plans of a 400m quay, 16 meter draft, a 10 hectare logistics and usage of advanced equipment, this joint venture aims to boost regional trade significantly.
Ivory Coast - Port of Abidjan Rises as a Regional Hub with Record Growth and Global Partnerships
The envisioned 1,575-meter Kinasha Brazzaville bridge has sparked
controversy within the Democratic Republic of Congo as the Congolese
Association for Access to Justice (ACAJ) argues before national parliament for
the prioritization and completion of the Banana deep water port instead to
secure access to international maritime routes. READ MORE
