How Africa
There’s no doubt China has been investing heavily in Africa over the past couple of years. Like it or not, they’re playing a key role in the infrastructural development of some African countries. Be it in the form of financial aid, labour or equipment, the results are there for us to see.
Railway construction and expansion in Africa has been one major area the Chinese government is keen on. According to xinhuanet.com, “Data from the Chinese government shows that China, through aid and financing support, has helped build or are building more than 6,200 kilometers of railways in Africa.”
Mombasa Terminus, Kenya. — Photo Credit: Melissa Lefkowitz
In light of this, let’s take a look at five African countries whose railway system is “A-OK” thanks to Chinese aid:
Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway, Kenya
Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway, Kenya.
— Photo Credit:
Xinhua/Chen Cheng
Addis Ababa Light Rail Transit, Ethiopia
Addis Ababa Light Rail Transit, Ethiopia. –Photo Credit: Xinhua/Sun Ruibo
Lobito-Luau railway, Angola
Lobito-Luau Railway, Angola. — Photo Credit: Xinhua/Pang Shuguang
Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway
Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway. — Photo Credit: Xinhua/Sun Ruibo
Abuja-Kaduna Railway, Nigeria
Abuja-Kaduna Railway, Nigeria. — Photo Credit: Xinhua/Yang Hongjie.
