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Trade Digitisation: Ghana will host the October 26 signing of a UN convention recognising paper and electronic cargo documents across transport modes, aiming to cut trade delays and costs. Rail Expansion: Tanzania Railways and Egypt’s Arab Contractors will study a proposed 1,000-kilometre line linking Mtwara Port with southern regions and Lake Nyasa, including mineral projects. Regional Shipping: African maritime ministers discussed a proposed cabotage framework as Dar es Salaam Port handled a record 33.71 million tonnes in 2025/26; the rules have not yet been adopted. Freight Rail: Transnet and Wabtec signed a US$400 million locomotive support deal to improve South African freight performance. Cold Chain: Kenya plans a US$34 million Naivasha hub to support horticultural exports.

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Oct. 15, 2026

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African Maritime Ministers Weigh Regional Cabotage Plan as Dar Port Cargo Hits Record

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Africa : ECCAS chairperson Teodoro Obiang Nguema calls for stronger regional cohesion

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WATCH: The hunger paradox – how can Africa feed itself?

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Food truck fave opens new restaurant, with secret spice mix to end Sydney’s ‘Jollof Wars’

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Xi Jinping’s principles for settling Africa’s hotspot issues strike a positive chord

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‘Not a pesewa is missing’ from GH¢49.7m South Africa evacuation – Ablakwa

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These retirement-friendly South African cruises are affordable

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EU Blames Russia for Drone Attacks on Ships in Bulgaria’s Black Sea Waters

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