Stretching from the Atlantic coast of Angola through to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia’s Copperbelt, the Lobito Corridor has the potential to become Africa’s first transcontinental transport link.

By reducing freight transit time from Zambia/DRC to the sea from over a month to just one week, the Lobito Corridor is transforming how goods move across central and southern Africa. It is opening markets for farmers, small businesses and industries while creating new jobs and lowering carbon emissions.

Through Global Gateway, the European Union and its Member States are mobilising over €2 billion of investments in the people and places that bring the corridor to life – improving transport, boosting local economies, and creating lasting benefits for communities along the way.

These photos include EU-funded activities around the Lobito Corridor in Angola.