Lobito Corridor

Also known as: the Lobito Corridor

2025-01-272026-07-23

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July 2026
17 JulInformanté
Staff Reporter THE Lobito Corridor railway project, linking Angola’s Atlantic coast to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has reached financial close on a US$753 million (about N$13.8 billion) funding package aimed at upgrading and expanding the strategic transport route to …
Lobito Corridor secures US$753 million financing for Angola-DRC railway upgrade
12 JulThe Namibian
The economic potential of the Lobito Corridor railway project is currently a key focus area for Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zambia and other development partners. …
Unlocking the Economic Potential of the Lobito Corridor
December 2025
10 DecThe Namibian
… Washington saw it as a stab in the back.Angola had just received over US$6 billion (about N$102 billion) from the US for infrastructure (the Lobito Corridor, energy projects, port modernization) – and then signed a text that indirectly undermines American trade policy, contrastin …
Angola’s president plays both sides: American billions vs European reliability
January 2025
27 JanThe Namibian
… He says Namibia may be interested in observing whether the Trump administration would continue its support of the Lobito Corridor, a project promoted by his predecessor, Joe Biden, to counter China’s economic influence in Africa. …
No need to panic over Trump administration – presidential adviser Mnyupe

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Lobito Corridor secures $753 million for Angola-DRC railway upgrade

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The Lobito Corridor railway project, linking Angola's Atlantic coast to the Democratic Republic of Congo, has reached financial close on a US$753 million funding package to upgrade and expand the 1,300-kilometre transport route. Funding comprises US$553 million from the United States International Development Finance Corporation and US$200 million from the Development Bank of Southern Africa.

17 July 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 17 July

Lobito Corridor secures $753 million for Angola-DRC railway upgrade
The Lobito Corridor railway project, linking Angola's Atlantic coast to the Democratic Republic of Congo, has reached financial close on a US$753 million funding package to upgrade and expand the 1,300-kilometre transport route. Funding comprises US$553 million from the United States International Development Finance Corporation and US$200 million from the Development Bank of Southern Africa.
17 July 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 12 July

Lobito Corridor railway project focuses on DRC mineral exports
The Lobito Corridor railway, linking mineral-rich DRC regions to Angola's port, is a key development focus for Angola, DRC, Zambia and partners including the US, which committed US$200 billion for infrastructure and pledged to mobilise an additional US$600 billion. The DRC's untapped mineral deposits are valued at over US$24 trillion.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →