The Hypothetical Bangui-Kribi Railway Project

By Isidore M'BAYO | LNC

(Bangui, September 15, 2026 | LNC) This is a matter we have been following closely from the start; consequently, the information presented here is framed in the conditioThe Hypothetical Bangui-Kribi Railway Projectnal tense. Reportedly, the company A&S Resources Limited has secured $6 billion in financing from the Export-Import Bank of India to build a 1,350-kilometer railway line connecting Bangui, in the Central African Republic (CAR), to the deep-water port of Kribi, Cameroon. This rail corridor would help end the CAR's landlocked status, specifically by facilitating the transport and export of Central African mineral resources—including a high-grade iron ore deposit estimated by the developers at nearly 20 billion tonnes. Other strategic resources, such as rare earth elements, copper, and other essential minerals, would also be involved. In short, the planned infrastructure is designed to transport 250,000 tonnes of freight daily, with a potential capacity of up to 300,000 tonnes per day. Beyond the mining sector, this link could foster the development of trade, agriculture, and industry, thereby promoting job creation and the strengthening of local skills. However, it must be reiterated that all of this remains hypothetical, as the CAR is not footing the bill; rather, it is up to the other party to secure the funding. The developers are targeting a launch in late 2026—a purely hypothetical timeline, given that it hinges on a financial green light from New Delhi. That said, this project is something of a perennial topic, having been discussed for the past 14 years.


LNC
Date: September 15, 2026
Copyright © 2013-2026 All rights reserved: LAMINE MEDIA

Back