US-AU Strategic Infrastructure and Investment Working Group Convenes Roundtable on the Margins of UNGA81
On 24 September 2026, the US-AU Strategic Infrastructure and Investment Group (SIWG) convened a roundtable in New York on the
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USTDA Financially Backs the Multisectoral Growth of the Lobito Corridor
On 22 September 2026, the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) signed a couple of agreements to back the
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CSIS High-Level Forum as Harbinger for New Era in US-Africa Minerals Partnership
Timely Forum On 18 September 2026, Gracelin Baskaran, Director of the Critical Minerals Security Program at the Center for Strategic
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US EXIM Bank Provides $100M Loan Facility for Africell’s Expansion in Angola
On 11 September 2026, Africell Angola announced that it has secured a USD 99.6 million loan facility from the US
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US Head of African Affairs Garcia on African Tour to Put Into Action ‘Trade Over Aid’ Policy
On 30 August 2026, Frank Garcia, US State Department Assistant Secretary and Head of African Affairs, started his multi-nation tour
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Lourenco Undertakes Fruitful One-Day Working Visit to DR Congo
On 26 August 2026, Angolan President Joao Lourenco undertook a one-day working visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
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Angola Authorizes $1B Loan for Saurimo-Luena Rail Extension to Diamond Hub
On 5 August, Angola’s President Koao Lourenco officially authorized the loan for the Luena – Saurimo segment of the Benguela
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Zambia Secures $265M in Financing for its Portion of the Lobito Corridor
On 6 August 2026, the African Development Bank approved a USD 255 million loan for Zambia’s portion of the Lobito
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Trump Administration Launches $500M US – Africa Strategic Investment Program
On 23 July 2026, the Bureau of African Affairs under the US State Department launched a USD 500 million US-Africa
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DRC Cabinet Approves Rehabilitation of Lobito Corridor by Mota-Engil
On 10 July 2026, the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) officially endorsed the Public-Private Partnership (#PPP) with
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