Corridor

The Lobito Corridor Impact Development Platform: Fostering U.S.-Africa Cooperation The Lobito Corridor Impact Development Platform (LCID) is set to revolutionize cooperative efforts between the United States and Africa. By strategically investing in key sectors—agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare, light industry, education, and digital inclusion—the initiative aspires to ignite economic growth and regional integration across Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zambia. It’s not merely about numbers;…

The Douala-N’Djamena Corridor: A Pathway to Prosperity Imagine a bustling marketplace where goods from various nations converge to create a tapestry of culture and commerce. This is the vision underpinning the Douala-N’Djamena corridor, a vital infrastructure project linking Douala, Cameroon’s largest port and economic heart, to N’Djamena, the capital of Chad. This corridor is not just a road; it’s a lifeline, facilitating trade and transport across Central Africa, and promising to…

The U.S. government is gearing up to embark on a significant railway initiative that extends from Angola to the Indian Ocean, passing through Tanzania. This ambitious venture, known as the Lobito Corridor, aims to create vital connections among various African nations, facilitating access to global markets while “bolstering regional trade and stimulating economic advancement.” On her latest visit to the area, Helaina Matza, the U.S. acting Special Coordinator for Partnership on Global Infrastructure and Investment, focused…

How to encourage young recruits from jihadist groups to regain civilian life? What is happening to former members of armed groups in northeastern Nigeria? How are they reintegrated into society? The International Crisis Group (ICG) is investigating the "Safe Corridor", a de-radicalization program implemented by the federal authorities since 2016 to find a social and non-military solution to combat the…