During his final overseas trip as president, Joe Biden highlighted the Lobito Corridor, an 800-mile U.S.-funded railway project in Angola connecting critical mineral-rich regions
In Global Finale, Biden Hopes Rail Project Defines Africa Legacy
During his final overseas trip as president, Joe Biden highlighted the Lobito Corridor, an 800-mile U.S.-funded railway project in Angola connecting critical mineral-rich regions to export markets via the Atlantic. Aimed at reducing U.S. reliance on Chinese-controlled supply chains, the project facilitates the transport of cobalt and copper, key materials for renewable energy technologies. Biden announced an additional $560 million in funding, raising total U.S. investment to $4 billion. The railway, part of a broader strategy to deepen U.S.-Africa ties, seeks to diversify African economies and attract manufacturing investments. While local leaders, including Zambia's president, praised its potential, concerns over transparency and corruption in Angola remain. Critics also question the U.S.'s ability to counter China's entrenched influence in African mineral markets. The rail project symbolizes Biden’s effort to leave a lasting legacy in Africa, though its full impact is yet to materialize.
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