The Lobito Corridor is a 1,300km railway linking Angola’s coast to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia. Built nearly a century ago, it was devastated during the Angolan Civil War, with less than 3% functional by 2002 after widespread landmine contamination.
Now renovated and expanding, the line is set to become a vital trade route for minerals and goods, driving growth for communities along its path – home to 26% of Angola’s population – and strengthening the country’s role in regional and global markets.
International partners, including the US and EU, are backing the Corridor’s development through infrastructure, agriculture, and conservation projects. But mine clearance remains essential in order for these ambitions to be realised and it must be at the forefront of investment strategies and project design.
Working with the Government of Angola and international partners, MAG remains committed to clearing minefields along the Corridor to facilitate humanitarian development and unlock economic potential.
