Africa is experiencing a railway revolution, with billions of dollars pouring in from foreign powers. But is this investment fueling prosperity or creating new forms of dependency? China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has dominated railway construction across Africa, but the United States and its allies are pushing back with alternative projects like the Lobito Corridor. As global superpowers compete for influence, African nations are caught between economic opportunities and concerns over debt sustainability.

In this episode, we break down:
🔹 How China’s railway investments in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Nigeria are reshaping Africa🔹 The U.S.-backed railway projects, including the Lobito Atlantic Railway and European-funded alternatives🔹 The economic impact on African communities—who benefits and who loses?🔹 The growing debate over Chinese debt-trap diplomacy—myth or reality?🔹 How railway expansion ties into Africa’s geopolitical future and global resource battles

With critical minerals like copper and cobalt at stake, and Africa’s infrastructure needs at an all-time high, railways have become a new battleground for global influence. Is this a new era of African economic transformation, or a high-stakes geopolitical power struggle?

🎧 Tune in now for an in-depth look at the forces shaping Africa’s railway future!

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