The Lobito Corridor project, an 800-mile railway in Angola intended to enhance U.S. influence in Africa, faced uncertainty under President Trump. However, recent signs reveal a potential support shift. Acting U.S. Ambassador James Story’s visit to Angola, alongside Western diplomats, marks the first move indicating Trump’s administration may continue backing this crucial infrastructure. Notably, the project aims to improve U.S. access to vital minerals like cobalt and copper, aligning with clean-energy goals, amidst debates on U.S. foreign policy direction in Africa.
An 800-mile rail corridor stretching from Angola's northern border to the Atlantic Ocean was former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s signature project in Africa, meant to counter Chinese influence and reshape America's engagement with the continent.
Mr. Story, who arrived in Angola last October, is leading a delegation of more than a dozen mostly Western envoys on a three-day publicity tour along the rail line, including visits with local politicians and to business ventures.
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