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AU finalises preparations for major infrastructure financing summit

China Railway 20th Bureau Group employees working on the Benguela Railway in Lobito, Angola, 2019. © Liu Zhi / Xinhua / Maxppp

In partnership with the Angolan government, the pan-African organisation is preparing a major event to be held in October to mobilise funds and mark a new start for the continental free trade area. [...]

Published on 30/07/2025 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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