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Ecofin Agency · Africa (francophone) · Lobito Corridor reaches the bidding phase as $4bn-plus is committed against a $5bn build
The cautionary read: the Zambian leg's financing only closes in Q4 2027, with Africa Finance Corporation launching its raise in Q3 2026, a timeline stretch that injects uncertainty into the whole-corridor outlook.
“Lobito Corridor's financing timeline set to run through 2027, adding uncertainty to project outlook.”