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Firms from Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Washington, D.C. will deliver equipment and services exports worth $1.8 billion, with U.S. Export-Import Bank financing.

After Avoiding 'Day Zero,' Cape Town Looks To Bolster Water System

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July 17, 2020

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South Africa city narrowly avoided having to turn off water taps in 2018.

Massive Nigeria Port Moves Forward with Chinese EPC Contractor Funds

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May 22, 2020

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The $1.675 billion Lekki port, set to be complete in 2022, will be the deepest in sub-Saharan Africa.

Bombardier-led JV Picked for Egypt’s First Monorail Project

Two lines will cover 96 km, with 33 stations, for estimated cost of $4.5 billion

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August 28, 2019

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Egyptian contractors Orascom Construction and Arab Contractors will be responsible for the design and building of all infrastructure and civil works.

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Tanzania Suspends $10B Bagamoyo Port Project

President Magufuli assails Chinese “tough conditions that can only be accepted by mad people"

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June 25, 2019

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Tanazanian president says $50 million in compensation for people displaced by Belt and Road Initiative project was diverted to individuals in Dar es Salaam.

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Kenya Feuds With Chinese Contractor Over Cancelled Terminal Job

Greenfield Terminal contract was awarded in violation of RFP terms, Kenya Airports Authority claims.

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May 24, 2019

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Airport authority seeks to recover $42 million in advance payments.

International Projects

Ghana Picks Consortium for $2.2-Billion Railway Line

JV of companies from Ghana and Europe bests 44 competitors

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April 29, 2019

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GERC will operate and maintain the Eastern Railways line under a 27-year concession agreement.

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