The African Development Bank (ADB) is strengthening its support for the Lobito corridor with $265 million in funding for Zambia. This first phase will launch the construction of new railway and road infrastructure...
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Morocco: A new tranche of aid for road transport covers the second half of July
The Moroccan Ministry of Transport and Logistics has announced the opening of a new tranche of exceptional support for professionals in the road transport of people and goods. This aid covers the period from 16 to 31 July 2026 and...
Morocco: AMTRI calls for road transport reform to support logistics corridors to Africa
The development of port infrastructure on the Moroccan Atlantic facade could strengthen trade with West Africa. But for the Moroccan Association of Intercontinental Road Transport (AMTRI), this ambition cannot be achieved...
A roadmap between Ethiopia and Djibouti to speed up the implementation of the Galafi Single Border Post
Ethiopia and Djibouti agreed on a common framework for operationalizing the one-stop border crossing of Galafi, located on one of the main trade corridors of the Horn of Africa. In particular, the device must reduce transit times and...
Niger: RN29 rehabilitation works launched between Tsernaoua and Tahoua
On 22 July 2026, the Niger authorities initiated rehabilitation work on the 115-kilometre section of National Highway 29 (RN29) from Tsernaoua to Tahoua. The project, financed under a public-private partnership, must improve the quality of...
Guinea: $300 million mobilized for the construction of the Labé-Tougué-Bafing road
Guinea has secured international syndicated funding of $300 million to build a 160-kilometre road route from Labé to the Bafing Valley, with a ramp to Koubia. The project must improve the service to Middle Guinea and...
Road transport in Africa: building a supply chain resilient to risks
Road transport remains the dominant mode in Africa, ensuring over 80% of domestic trade. However, it is also most exposed to risks: deterioration of infrastructure, insecure corridors, customs problems, rising fuel costs and...