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  • 07/08/2025
    Morocco

    World Bank finances expansion of passenger transport in Casablanca with €304 million

  • 06/20/2025
    Tunisia

    SNCFT launches €180 million infrastructure programme

  • 06/19/2025
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    CPCS and Transcom examine construction of Trans-Kalahari Railway

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    NAT awards contract for modernisation of LRT network in Alexandria

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    IsDB provides financing for SGR and other projects

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    EIB examines SNIM modernisation project

  • 05/13/2025
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    Vossloh to supply switches and rail fastenings for ore railway

  • 05/12/2025
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    Financing problems delay construction of Kampala – Malaba line

  • 04/29/2025
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    Zambia and Angola sign agreement for Lobito Corridor

  • 04/14/2025
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    CCECC to invest €1.3 billion in infrastructure and operation of Tazara

  • 04/11/2025
    Morocco

    GCF wins construction contracts for HSR line

  • 03/25/2025
    Morocco

    Artelia and TUC Rail selected for planning and construction supervision of Kenitra – Marrakesh HSR line

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