African leaders favour trans‑continental rail links over US‑China rivalry
The Lobito Corridor, a 1,600‑km rail project linking Zambia and the DRC to Angola’s Atlantic port, is promoted by African governments as a priority for regional trade. The United States sees the corridor as a counter to China’s Tanzania‑Zambia Railway. Leaders stress economic independence and seamless logistics over geopolitical competition.
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