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The Lobito Corridor represents a significant transport infrastructure project in Africa. The project will now become a reality with the backing of the US. Moreover, this is one of the projects through which Washington seeks to strengthen its investment ties on the continent. This project entails a transportation network that links northwest Zambia to Angola’s Benguela railway, ultimately connecting to the strategic Lobito port, the second largest seaport in oil-rich Angola.
President William Ruto is seen to be leaning more towards the West as opposed to his predecessor and former boss…
Europe has announced plans to invest $340 million in upgrading Dakar’s Public Transport Network in Senegal. The financial support will…
Over the past years, Ethiopia has become one of the primary beneficiaries of the EU Trust Fund for Africa.
According to information from European Commission, in total, the value of EU development assistance to Ethiopia has averaged an estimated 214 Euro ($225 million) per year.
However, when Ethiopia was dragged down through the most gruesome internal political turmoil – the Tigray War – relations between the Horn of Africa and the EU was at an all-time low.
The EU followed close on the heels of Ethiopia’s close development partner, the United States, and threatened sanctions on the Ethiopian government in a deliberate attempt to quench the conflict.
Gabon is one of few countries with a carbon-negative economy, thanks to the Congo Basin’s immense tropical forests, which absorb more greenhouse gases than the country’s companies, cars, and towns emit.
It just approved an ambitious climate law to ensure that its economic bases are on forests and agriculture rather than fossil fuels.
Outside assistance is required to attain this goal so that the government can continue to enhance living standards.
Many African countries rely on coal for electricity and have refused to sign a declaration signed by more than 40 countries this week calling for an end to the most polluting of fossil fuels.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and UNICEF announced a new partnership aimed at increasing access to quality education and protecting…