The United States has pledged nearly $6 billion to support the development of the Lobito Corridor, a strategic transport infrastructure project aimed at strengthening trade and connectivity across Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zambia.
The announcement, made by the U.S. State Department on Saturday, May 10, 2025, via its official X (formerly Twitter) account, marks a major step in Washington’s effort to enhance regional integration and economic growth in Southern Africa.
The Lobito Corridor is designed to link the mineral-rich regions of southern DRC and northwestern Zambia to the Atlantic Ocean through Angola’s Port of Lobito. Once completed, the corridor will offer landlocked countries a more efficient and reliable route to global markets, especially for exporting critical minerals.
According to U.S. officials, the $6 billion commitment will be used exclusively for infrastructure development along the corridor, including rail and logistics systems. The United States is working closely with regional governments and international partners to ensure successful implementation of the project.
The initiative is expected to be transformative for the region—facilitating trade, boosting export capacity, and improving the movement of goods and people. It also supports broader goals of economic diversification and poverty alleviation across Southern Africa.
This investment forms part of a wider U.S. strategy to promote sustainable development and strengthen transport networks in Africa, particularly in regions where modern infrastructure remains a key barrier to inclusive growth.
