DR Congo: Lobito Corridor 'Offers Path to Economic Sovereignty'
DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi called for the Lobito Corridor to be transformed into a tool for economic sovereignty during a signing ceremony with Angolan President João Lourenço. The rail and logistics project, over 1,000 kilometers, connects the Port of Lobito to mineral-rich regions and Zambia, with an indicative investment of nearly US$1.258 billion. Tshisekedi stressed the need to move from intentions to achievements.
Why it matters: This highlights the theme of infrastructure as a lever for economic sovereignty and regional integration, a key focus of the briefing.