Angola, Zambia and the DRC’s plan to develop a railway line that will connect the three countries will supported by the EU and US. The Lobito Corridor will connect the southern DRC and northwestern Zambia to regional and global trade markets via the Port of Lobito in Angola. The three countries signed the Lobito Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency (LCTTFA) Agreement on 27 January 2023 following negotiations that began in 2013. Support to related sectors to fuel inclusive and sustainable economic growth and capital investment in Angola, Zambia and DRC in the longer term. Of interest:Addis-Djibouti corridor upgrade to improve regional integrationThe partnership’s plan also includes developing clean energy projects along the railway line to:Increase the power supply to surrounding communities.
