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Railway infrastructure connecting African port to interior production zones

The Port Illusion: Why Africa’s Real Trade Boom Lies Inland

By John Kourkoutas Everyone, it seems, is talking about China’s ports in Africa. Policymakers, investors, and analysts have spent years debating Beijing’s coastal ambitions – the...

Cargo vessels navigating the Senegal River to connect inland Mali with Atlantic trade routes under Organisation pour la Mise en Valeur du Fleuve Sénégal regional infrastructure cooperation.

Opinion3 months ago

Beyond Aid: How a River Could Reshape West African Trade

By Gregory September Regional cooperation just got real. Landlocked Mali can now reach the Atlantic. For landlocked nations, geography is often destiny. Mali, nestled deep in...

African border crossing with customs officials inspecting cargo trucks, highlighting trade facilitation, regional integration, and economic growth challenges in Africa

Opinion4 months ago

Where Growth is Won: Africa’s Border Challenge

By Ziad Hamoui Africa is projected to be the world’s fastest-growing region in 2026, expanding at 4.0–4.3 percent according to the United Nations World Economic Situation...

Africa's infrastructure including railways, ports, and pipelines connecting landlocked countries to coastal trade routes

Opinion5 months ago

How Africa’s Infrastructure Corridors Are Reshaping Economic Destiny

By Dishant Shah At first glance, the map appears to be nothing more than a transport plan: rail lines threading through the continent, ports dotting the...

Out of Sight, Out of Port: The Hidden Cost of Being Landlocked in Africa

Opinion12 months ago

Out of Sight, Out of Port: The Hidden Cost of Being Landlocked in Africa

By Dishant Shah Picture a map of Africa speckled with 16 landlocked countries – stretching from Mali and Niger in the west to Uganda and Ethiopia...

The Challenge and Opportunity of Landlocked Countries

Opinion1 year ago

The Challenge and Opportunity of Landlocked Countries

By John Kourkoutas Being landlocked presents both challenges and opportunities. This compelling map from Voronoi App illustrates the 45 landlocked countries globally, including 16 in Africa,...