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President Biden’s Historic Visit to Angola: A Rain-Soaked Farewell to Global Leadership

December 8, 2024
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Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian President Joe Biden’s long-awaited trip to Angola, part of his final international tour as president, faced a series of challenges befitting the tumultuous backdrop of his administration. Initially postponed twice—first due to Middle East conflicts in 2023 and then catastrophic hurricanes in 2024—the visit finally materialized under stormy skies, both literal and political. A…

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Biden Declares ‘Africa is the Future’ During Angola Visit, Pledges $600M for Railway Corridor

December 7, 2024
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Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian President Joe Biden pledged an additional $600 million for the Lobito Corridor rail project on the final day of his historic visit to Angola, marking a significant milestone in U.S.-Africa relations. Speaking to African leaders, Biden emphasized the continent’s potential, declaring, “Africa is the future.” The Lobito Corridor, a multi-nation rail project, is set…

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Africa’s Copperbelt and the Atlantic: The Crucial Role of Financing for the Lobito Corridor

August 24, 2024
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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,…

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Kikwete to Dr Tulia: You made us proud

October 29, 2023
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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…

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Angola’s Lourenco is to be sworn in after disputed win

September 15, 2022
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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…

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