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7 Oct 2026 · Ecofin Agency
Türkiye widens African mining ties through MTA's international arm
Türkiye is expanding its mining presence in Africa through state-owned MTA International Mining, which holds gold exploration permits in Niger, and through cooperation memoranda with countries including Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan and Egypt. Its ambassador met Angola's mines minister on 6 October to discuss minerals partnerships, though no commitment was announced.
6 Aug 2026 · African Development Bank (via allAfrica) · official source
AfDB approves USD 255m loan and USD 10m grant for Zambia's Lobito Corridor rail and road links
The African Development Bank Group board approved a USD 255 million African Development Fund loan and a USD 10 million grant to support Zambia's part of the Lobito Corridor. The project covers about 550 km of new railway and a 105 km road upgrade linking the Copperbelt toward Angola's port of Lobito, with further phases potentially lifting Bank financing to USD 500 million.
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