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DRC
Arise in talks to resurrect Matadi-Kinshasa railway line

The port of Matadi, in november 2018. © Junior D. Kannah/AFP

The DRC government has initiated discussions over the erstwhile rail connection, which is a crucial corridor for conveying shipping containers to the Congolese capital. [...]

Published on 27/04/2023 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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