Understanding the geopolitical rivalry underlying these logistical strategies, both Tanzania and Zambia took the safe and African-centered position of connecting Africa, signaling that infrastructure development in the region that is yet to be connected doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game
The transregional infrastructure project connects southern DRC and northwestern Zambia to global trade markets via Angola’s port of Lobito.
The Lobito Corridor is more than just a railway; it is a mirror held up to Tanzania, compelling a frank confrontation with its systemic inefficiencies.
In our briefing today:
Tanzania Ex-Diplomat’s Brother Wanted by Police Over Kidnapping Allegations;
National Electoral Commission Revises 2025 Voter Figures Amid Scrutiny;
Tundu Lissu Grills Police Witness as Treason Trial Cross-Examination Turns Fiery;
CUF Parliamentary Candidate for Siha Killed in Mob Attack;
Op-Ed: Lobito Corridor: A Wake-Up Call for Dar es Salaam, or an Opportunity to Reinvent Our Port?
In our briefing today: Calls to separate politicking from security organs intensify as Judge Warioba weighs in: ‘Leave the military out of politics’; Biden in Angola: Tanzania and Zambia take ‘connecting Africa’ position on Lobito corridor amidst U.S.-China rivalry; ACT-Wazalendo says abducted opposition youth leader Abdul Nondo’s medical report reveals high toxicity: Party suspects poisoning; Eight arrested over alleged attempted abduction caught in a viral video
In our briefing today: US, EU-backed Lobito Corridor: A challenger to Tanzania’s SGR rail, port ambitions?; Samia to make ‘historic’ visit to India to boost relations; Police denies reports it blocked forum on New Constitution in Mwanza; Medical team in Saudi Arabia undertakes operations on Tanzania’s conjoined twins.
In our briefing today:
Tanzania Dismisses ‘Protest’ Label for Oct. 29 Unrest as PM Brands Violence ‘Economic Sabotage’; Challenges Death Toll Figures;
DPP Withdraws Treason Cases Against Another 220 Linked to Election Unrest;
Luanda Summit Sets New Priorities for Africa–EU Cooperation.
The high-level gathering marked 25 years since the first summit in Cairo and brought together Heads of State and Government from both continents to review progress and set new priorities for cooperation.
The investment includes extensive upgrades to the rail track, station facilities, communications systems, and the acquisition of new locomotives and passenger and freight wagons.
The two countries went on and signed MOUs of cooperation between investment agencies and also signed an MOU for cooperation of the defense forces of the two countries.
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