By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The success of the Lobito Corridor project hinges on securing adequate financing. This ambitious plan involves constructing a 1,850-km (1,150-mile) railway that will connect the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the Atlantic Ocean through Angola’s Port of Lobito, with a 500-km extension linking Zambia to the main route. Announced in September 2023,…
DAR ES SALAAM: FORMER President Jakaya Kikwete has joined other famous figures across the world to congratulate Speaker Dr Tulia Ackson for being elected as the President of the global Inter – Parliamentary Union (IPU). Dr Tulia’s victory makes her the 31st president of the IPU and the first woman from the African continent to hold the position. With…
CAIRO — Carlos Morais’ 34 points and a late buzzer-beater from Lukeny Gonçalves saw Petro de Luanda clinch top spot in the Basketball Africa League Nile Conference with a 91-90 win over hosts Al Ahly in Cairo. Ahly brought a mid-sized but vocal contingent of supporters, but they were counteracted by a surprisingly visible contingent of Petro de Luanda…
Angolan President Joao Lourenco is to be sworn in for a second term on Thursday amid tight security after a disputed electoral win last month. The inauguration will be held on the historic palm tree-lined Praca da Republica square in the centre of the capital, Luanda. Security forces set up a heavy cordon around the venue ahead of the…