Development of rail network will give African economies much-needed boost
With an African free-trade zone looming, the continent’s states need to co-ordinate their efforts to grow rail links
01 November 2019 - 09:21
Africa is on the cusp of launching a free-trade zone that could meaningfully boost economic growth and unlock the continent’s vast potential.
Perhaps the most pressing requirement for the trading bloc’s success is the need for better transportation links between African states, particularly in the form of rail networks...
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