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Addis Ababa-Djibouti railway line
A local resident greets Chinese and African workers on the Addis Ababa–Djibouti railway during a trial run in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Sept 28, 2016. Source: https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201910/22/WS5dae6245a310cf3e35571d42.html
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Workneh Gebeyehu in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Jan 3, 2019. Source: https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201901/04/WS5c2eb3b1a31068606745eda8.html
Covering a distance of 750 kilometers, the project connects Addis Ababa in Ethiopia's heartland to the Red Sea port city of Djibouti. Source: https://news.cgtn.com/news/3d3d674d794d444f79457a6333566d54/index.html
Chinese couple took their child to Ethiopia for school. The pic shows Yuan Haobo and his wife Zhang Xianghong. Source: http://www.crecg.com/english/2745/2808/10068432/index.html
The diagram of Awash Bridge, which is one of the hotspots of the whole project. Source: http://www.crecg.com/english/2745/2808/10068432/index.html
The deputy manager (Yang Daxiang, the man who is operating jack to install main transformer) in substation discipline, and his team. Source: http://www.crecg.com/english/2745/2808/10068432/index.html
The project office held a simple but grand birthday party for employees in weekend. Source: http://www.crecg.com/english/2745/2808/10068432/index.html
The driver of project office, Joseph, in the opening ceremony of Addis Ababa Light Rail Transit. Source: http://www.crecg.com/english/2745/2808/10068432/index.html
Map of Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway. Source: https://www.latimes.com/world/asia/la-fg-china-africa-ethiopia-20170804-htmlstory.html
A new station built with China's help opened in Addis Ababa in 2016. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-49580863
The new station is supposed to be a source of pride for Ethiopians. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-49580863
The photo shows a train running on the Chinese-built Ethiopia-Djibouti railway during an operational test near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Oct 3, 2016. Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-06/05/c_139990849.htm
Chinese and local staff during the inauguration of the new train line linking Addis Ababa to the Red Sea state of Djibouti, Oct 5, 2016. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/06/next-stop-the-red-sea-ethiopia-opens-chinese-built-railway-to-djibouti
Chinese employees of the new railway. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/06/next-stop-the-red-sea-ethiopia-opens-chinese-built-railway-to-djibouti
A security guard during the inauguration of the new line, Oct 5, 2016. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/06/next-stop-the-red-sea-ethiopia-opens-chinese-built-railway-to-djibouti
Dire Dawa Industry Park
Aerial photo shows the Chinese-built Dire Dawa industrial park in Ethiopia, Aug 22, 2020. Source: https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202101/14/WS5fff9fada31024ad0baa284b.html
Dire Dawa City Mayor Ahmed Mohamed Bouh speaks at the launching ceremony of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) Dire Dawa Industrial Park in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, May 28, 2021. Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-05/29/c_139977653.htm
Dire Dawa industrial park, Aug 22, 2020. Source: http://ccecc.crcc.cn/art/2020/11/2/art_7608_3227679.html
Gate of Dire Dawa industrial park, Oct 29, 2020. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/189395396@N02/51203587027/in/album-72157719283408302/
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony of Dire Dawa industrial park, Oct 29, 2020. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/189395396@N02/51203606062/in/album-72157719283408302/
The opening ceremony of Dire Dawa industrial park, Oct 29, 2020. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/189395396@N02/51203610762/in/album-72157719283408302/
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali attended the opening ceremony of Dire Dawa industrial park, Oct 29, 2020. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/189395396@N02/51203612727/in/album-72157719283408302/
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali attended the opening ceremony of Dire Dawa industrial park, Oct 29, 2020. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/189395396@N02/51204339711/in/album-72157719283408302/
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali attended the opening ceremony of Dire Dawa industrial park, Oct 29, 2020. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/189395396@N02/51204352016/in/album-72157719283408302/
The gate of Dire Dawa Industrial Park, Oct 29, 2020. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/189395396@N02/51204514883/in/album-72157719283408302/
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali attended the opening ceremony of Dire Dawa industrial park, Oct 29, 2020. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/189395396@N02/51204517898/in/album-72157719283408302/
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali attended the opening ceremony of Dire Dawa industrial park, Oct 29, 2020. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/189395396@N02/51205087154/in/album-72157719283408302/
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali attended the opening ceremony of Dire Dawa industrial park, Oct 29 2020. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/189395396@N02/51205384630/in/album-72157719283408302/
Adama Industry Park
The gate of Adama Industry Park, Oct 29, 2016. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/189395396@N02/50693283973/in/album-72157717207922243/
Adama Industrial Park, Oct 30, 2016. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/189395396@N02/50693268008/in/album-72157717207922243/
Workers in Adama Industrial Park, Oct, 2016. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/189395396@N02/50693274418/in/album-72157717207922243/
Workers in Adama Industrial Park, Oct, 2016. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/189395396@N02/50693280038/in/album-72157717207922243/
Adama Industrial Park, Oct, 2016. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/189395396@N02/50694024306/in/album-72157717207922243/
Gate of Adama Industrial Park. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/189395396@N02/50694026741/in/album-72157717207922243/
Adama Industrial Park. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/189395396@N02/50694086872/in/album-72157717207922243/
Adama Industrial Park. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/189395396@N02/50694097417/in/album-72157717207922243/
Workers in Adama Industrial Park. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/189395396@N02/50694004581/in/album-72157717207922243/
Workers in Adama Industrial Park. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/189395396@N02/50694103312/in/album-72157717207922243/
Gate of Adama Industrial Park. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/189395396@N02/50694107357/in/album-72157717207922243/
Adama Industrial Park, Oct 29, 2016. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/189395396@N02/50693286283/in/album-72157717207922243/
Karuma Hydropower Plant
The aerial photo of Karuma hydropower plant, May 25, 2020. Source: https://www.uegcl.com/projects/karuma-hydropower-project/
Local employees work at the construction site of the powerhouse of the Karuma hydropower project in the midwestern Ugandan district of Kiryandongo, Nov 8, 2020. Source: http://www.news.cn/english/2021-09/08/c_1310175701.htm
The 600MW Karuma hydropower plant is one of the largest hydropower projects in Uganda. The picture shows workers working at the construction site, Dec 28, 2017. Source: https://www.power-technology.com/projects/karuma-hydropower-plant/
The powerhouse of the Karuma hydropower plant consists of six Francis turbines, Jul 22, 2015. Source: https://www.power-technology.com/projects/karuma-hydropower-plant/
The Karuma hydropower plant is expected to be commissioned in Dec 2019. The picture shows workers working at the construction site, Dec 28, 2017. Source: https://www.power-technology.com/projects/karuma-hydropower-plant/
The construction of the 600MW Karuma hydropower plant is scheduled for completion in 2019. Source: https://www.nsenergybusiness.com/projects/karuma-hydropower-project-uganda/
The 600MW Karuma HPP is located on the Nile River in Kiryandongo District in mid-northern Uganda, 110km downstream of Lake Kyoga, and 270km from Kampala the Capital of Uganda. Source: https://www.uegcl.com/projects/karuma-hydropower-project/
The Karuma hydropower plant under construction, Mar 3, 2016. Source: https://www.uegcl.com/projects/karuma-hydropower-project/
The Karuma Hydropower Plant under construction, Aug 28, 2015. Source: https://www.uegcl.com/projects/karuma-hydropower-project/
The 600MW Karuma HPP is located on the Nile River in Kiryandongo District in mid-northern Uganda, 110km downstream of Lake Kyoga, and 270km from Kampala the Capital of Uganda. Source: https://www.uegcl.com/projects/karuma-hydropower-project/
The 600MW Karuma HPP is located on the Nile River in Kiryandongo District in mid-northern Uganda, 110km downstream of Lake Kyoga, and 270km from Kampala the Capital of Uganda. Source: https://www.uegcl.com/projects/karuma-hydropower-project/
Installation works have begun on Uganda’s largest hydropower plant, paving way for completion of the project whose construction started in 2013. Source: https://cceonlinenews.com/2018/08/13/ugandas-karuma-hydro-power-plant-set-for-completion/
Longitudinal section along the powerhouse. Source: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Analysis-and-Design-Aspects-of-Support-Measures-of-Ojha/b7e0219acd643e72d12d3164111d54eabe39ed37
Workers in one of the tunnels of Karuma dam, Apr 8, 2016. Source: https://www.dispatch.ug/2019/05/17/isimba-karuma-boost-africas-hydro-power-standing/
President Museveni observes some sections of Karuma dam in one of the tunnels during his inspection, May 17, 2019. Source: https://www.dispatch.ug/2019/05/17/isimba-karuma-boost-africas-hydro-power-standing/
Gayaza High School Science club organized an educational tour for students and teachers to Karuma HPP, Sept 28, 2018. Source: https://www.gayazahs.sc.ug/science-club-visit-600mw-karuma-hydro-power-plant/
Local employees cast concrete for drainage ditch of the Karuma hydropower project under construction in the midwestern Ugandan district of Kiryandongo, Nov 9, 2020. Source: https://for-africa.com/ugandas-karuma-hydropower-plant-nearing-completion/
Lamu port
Banked on political and economic wars between Eritrea/Ethiopia and Sudan/South-South, Kenya launched the Lamu port mega project in 2012 with pomp and fanfare. Source: https://www.tesfanews.net/djibouti-eritrea-threat-kenya-lamu-port-lapsset-corridor/
Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta (3rd R, front) witnesses the docking of two vessels at the new harbor of Lamu Port in Kenya, May 20, 2021. Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-05/21/c_139959211_7.htm
Staff members unload cargos at the new harbor of Lamu Port in Kenya, May 20, 2021. Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-05/21/c_139959211_7.htm
A ship arrives and docks at the new harbor of Lamu Port in Kenya, May 20, 2021. Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-05/21/c_139959211_7.htm
The new harbor of Lamu Port in Kenya, May 20, 2021. Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-05/21/c_139959211_7.htm
The new harbor of Lamu Port in Kenya, May 20, 2021. Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-05/21/c_139959211_7.htm
Staff members unload cargos at the new harbor of Lamu Port in Kenya. Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-05/21/c_139959211_7.htm
The total estimated cost of the Lamu Port project is $5bn. Source: https://www.ship-technology.com/projects/lamu-port-kenya/
Lamu Port will have 32 berths. Source: https://www.ship-technology.com/projects/lamu-port-kenya/
An aerial photo taken on Jan 30, 2019, shows a crane at Lamu Port, Kenya. Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-04/12/c_139875733.htm
Photo taken on Dec 9, 2020, shows a port undergoing construction in Lamu County, Kenya. Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-04/12/c_139875733.htm
Lamu Port will be ten times bigger than its Mombasa counterpart. Source: https://www.constructionkenya.com/2642/lamu-port-dredging/
Lamu Port under construction (unknown shooting date). Source: https://www.maritime-executive.com/editorials/lamu-port-project-impacts-kenyan-fishermen-s-livelihoods
Construction works at Lamu Port. Source: https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/business/three-berths-complete-at-lamu-port-1908080
Police officers patrol at the Lamu Port following the arrival of the first batch of equipment on April 28, 2021. Source: https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/business/operations-test-at-new-lamu-port-starts-may-3381606
The first container ship to dock in the new Lamu Port (unknown shooting date). Source: https://theconversation.com/kenya-launches-lamu-port-but-its-value-remains-an-open-question-161301
President Kenyatta at the new Lamu Port. Source: https://naihaps.com/uhuru-commissions-first-berth-at-lamu-port/
The Lamu Port. Source: https://naihaps.com/uhuru-commissions-first-berth-at-lamu-port/
President Uhuru Kenyatta commissions Lamu Port, May 20, 2021. Source: https://africa.cgtn.com/2021/05/20/president-uhuru-kenyatta-commissions-kenyas-lamu-port/
President Uhuru Kenyatta arrives at Minjila in Garsen, Tana River County, to officially open the 114km Garsen-Witu-Lamu road on his way to Lamu County to preside over the operationalization of the first berth of the new Lamu Port, May 20, 2021. Source: https://africa.cgtn.com/2021/05/20/president-uhuru-kenyatta-commissions-kenyas-lamu-port/
Photo taken on May 6, 2021, shows a berth of Lamu Port in Kenya. Source: http://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202105/20/WS60a5ff92a31024ad0bac04f3.html
Aerial photo taken on May 16, 2021, shows an overview of the first berth of Lamu Port in Kenya. Source: https://en.ndrc.gov.cn/news/mediarusources/202107/t20210707_1285570.html
Lamu Port begins operations after receiving its first Cargo Ship at Berth Number 1 during the official launch by President Uhuru Kenyatta in Lamu County on May 20, 2021. Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202107280063.html
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) workers aid in docking cargo vessel Spirit of Dubai at the Lamu Port in Kenya, July 19, 2021. Source: http://www.news.cn/english/2021-08/23/c_1310144173.htm
Pearl River SEZ
Kenyan Vice President William Ruto (L) drives an excavator to break ground on the Pearl River Special Economic Zone project, Jul 7, 2017. Source: https://www.lifeofguangzhou.com/wap/knowGZ/content.do?contextId=6378&frontParentCatalogId=199&frontCatalogId=201
Kenyan Vice President William Ruto (L) drives an excavator to break ground on the Pearl River Special Economic Zone project, Jul 7, 2017. Source: https://www.lifeofguangzhou.com/wap/knowGZ/content.do?contextId=6378&frontParentCatalogId=199&frontCatalogId=201
Engineering vehicles at the launching ceremony of the Special Economic Zone project, in Eldoret, Kenya on Jul 7, 2017. Source: https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/kindle/2017-07/16/content_30130241.htm
The Africa Economic Zone Pearl River (AEZ Pearl River) is located in Plateau, Kesses sub-county, and is the first to be established under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2015. Source: https://cceonlinenews.com/2017/07/08/kenya-hopes-to-create-40000-jobs-with-us2b-special-economic-zone/
Special Economic Zones will give much needed boost to manufacturing sector. Source: https://www.industrialization.go.ke/index.php/media-center/blog/398-special-economic-zones-will-give-much-needed-boost-to-manufacturing-sector
Kenya brings in Chinese firm to build nation's first Special Economic Zone. Source: https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/kenya-brings-in-chinese-firm-to-build-nation-first-special-economic-zone
Kenya brings in Chinese firm to build nation's first Special Economic Zone. Source: https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/kenya-brings-in-chinese-firm-to-build-nation-first-special-economic-zone
Doraleh Multipurpose Port
The Doraleh Multi-Purpose Port. Source: http://voiceofdjibouti.com/djibouti-needed-help-china-had-money-and-now-the-u-s-and-france-are-worried/
Hydrographic site survey. Source: https://vymaps.com/DJ/Doraleh-Multi-purpose-Port-428038754410100/
Inaugurated in May 2017, the Doraleh Multipurpose Port (DMP) was designed to relieve congestion at the former port of Doraleh: in under a year, waiting time to discharge goods was reduced from weeks to days. Source: https://dpfza.gov.dj/facilities/DMP
Map of Doraleh Multipurpose Port. Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/5kw5e6tbYTLt2eJBA
Workers at the Doraleh Multipurpose Port. Source: https://vymaps.com/DJ/DMP-Doraleh-Multi-purpose-Port--213/
Djibouti in partnership with Ethiopia have inaugurated a livestock terminal at the Doraleh Multi-Purpose Port, an extension of the Port of Djibouti. Source: https://www.foodbusinessafrica.com/djibouti-partners-with-ethiopia-in-opening-livestock-exclusive-terminal-at-doraleh-multipurpose-port/
Doraleh Multi-purpose Port in Djibouti. Source: https://www.cscecos.com/page.aspx?node=17&id=168
On Saturday, March 14, Omer Hussein, Minister of Agriculture of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia, led state authorities to visit the multi-purpose port of Doraleh. Source: https://www.lanation.dj/doraleh-multipurpose-port-dmp-des-performances-remarquables/
Doraleh Multi-purpose Port in Djibouti. Source: https://www.cscecos.com/page.aspx?node=17&id=168
Doraleh Multi-purpose Port in Djibouti. Source: https://www.cscecos.com/page.aspx?node=17&id=168
Doraleh Multi-purpose Port in Djibouti. Source: https://www.cscecos.com/page.aspx?node=17&id=168
Doraleh Multi-Purpose Port in Djibouti, July 4, 2018. Source: https://www.mei.edu/publications/bab-el-mandeb-strait-regional-and-great-power-rivalries-shores-red-sea
Map of Doraleh Multi-purpose Port. Source: https://chinabystander.wordpress.com/2017/08/03/chinas-djibouti-base-raises-the-flag/
Map of Doraleh Multi-purpose Port. Source: https://chinabystander.wordpress.com/2017/08/03/chinas-djibouti-base-raises-the-flag/
Mombasa-Nairobi SGR/ SGR project in general
People throw confetti at the port city of Mombasa on May 30, 2017, after Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta inaugurated a cargo train before its first journey to Nairobi. Source: https://news.cgtn.com/news/3d49544f3541444e/share_p.html
A train carries out a test run on Kenya's Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) on May 24, 2017. Source: https://news.cgtn.com/news/3d49544f3541444e/share_p.html
The line will shorten passengers' journey time from 10 hours to just four and a half. Source: https://news.cgtn.com/news/3d49544f3541444e/share_p.html
The Mtito Andei station on Kenya's Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway. Source: https://news.cgtn.com/news/3d49544f3541444e/share_p.html
The Emali station on Kenya's Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway. Source: https://news.cgtn.com/news/3d49544f3541444e/share_p.html
A train leaves the Nairobi terminus of Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, on May 31, 2018. Source: http://english.scio.gov.cn/beltandroad/2018-08/02/content_57972764.htm
Mombasa to Nairobi Standard-Gauge Railway Project. Source: https://www.enr.com/articles/45257-global-best-projects-2018-award-of-merit-rail-mombasa-to-nairobi-standard-gauge-railway-project
Workers working on the railway. Source: https://www.enr.com/articles/45257-global-best-projects-2018-award-of-merit-rail-mombasa-to-nairobi-standard-gauge-railway-project
A train launched to operate on the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line constructed by the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and financed by Chinese government arrives at the Nairobi Terminus on the outskirts of Kenya's capital Nairobi in 2017. Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/05/09/business/kenya-upgrade-old-rail-line-deliver-uganda-link-not-tap-china-funded-project/
A man carries an infant as he walks along the platform in front an SGR train traveling to Mombasa from the Nairobi SGR Terminus, outside Nairobi, Kenya, October 22, 2019. Source: https://www.voanews.com/a/africa_cost-china-built-railway-haunts-kenya/6184880.html
On January 10, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi took the Mombasa-Nairobi standard gauge railway (SGR) passenger train during his stopover in Kenya to inspect the construction and operation of the cooperation project. Source: https://www.mfa.gov.cn/ce/cezanew//eng/zgxw/t1731190.htm
Kenya's Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) was officially launched on May 31, 2017. The line has been developed for passengers and cargo transportation between Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, and Mombasa, the country's largest port city. Source: https://news.cgtn.com/news/3d6b444d3541444e/share_p.html
The new line is the first phase of a grand SGR project that aims to connect Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan, and is Kenya's largest infrastructure project since independence in 1963, involving a total investment of 3.8 billion US dollars. Source: https://news.cgtn.com/news/3d6b444d3541444e/share_p.html
A train of the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) is seen at the Mombasa Railway Station in Mombasa, Kenya, on June 1, 2018. Source: http://english.scio.gov.cn/beltandroad/2018-09/03/content_61848050.htm
Djibouti Free Trade Area
The gate of Djibouti International Free Trade Zone. Source: https://www.diftz.dj/SS-JBT/https://www.diftz.dj/SS-JBT/
President Guelleh oversees the inauguration of the Djibouti International Free Trade Zone in 2018. Source: https://africanarguments.org/2021/05/what-guelleh-missed-in-trying-to-turn-djibouti-into-the-singapore-of-africa/
The opening ceremony of Djibouti International Free Trade Zone, Jul 5, 2018. Source: http://www.binshipower.com/news/187.html
Seated in the first row from left, Mohamed Abdillahi Mohamed Farmajo, the President of Somalia; Omar Hassan El Bachir, the President of Sudan; Ismail Omar Guelleh, the Djibouti President; Paul Kagame, the President of Rwanda and Chairperson of the African Union; Dr. Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia; and Moussa Fakki Mahamat, the Chairperson of African Union Commission, during the launch of DIFTZ in Djibouti on July 5, 2018. Source: https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/201807/06/WS5b3f03d0a3103349141e12a9.html
Bird view of starting area in Djibouti International Free Trade Zone (DIFTZ). Source: https://www.diftz.dj/SS-JBT/
The zone, which is connected to Djibouti's main ports, aims at diversifying the economy, creating new jobs and luring foreign investment through tax-free incentives and full logistical support. Source: https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/agency-wire/50653-djibouti-launches-first-phase-of-africas-biggest-free-trade-zone
The first cargo for the DIFTZ was cleared on 5 November 2018. Source: https://www.skyscrapercity.com/threads/djibouti-international-free-trade-zone-phase-1-djibouti-city-completed.1971495/post-153902196
The Transit Marill Company moved into the DIFTZ on 30 October 2018. Source: https://www.skyscrapercity.com/threads/djibouti-international-free-trade-zone-phase-1-djibouti-city-completed.1971495/post-153902196
National flags of China and Djibouti fly in front of Djibouti International Free-Trade Zone before the inauguration ceremony in Djibouti, July 5, 2018. Source: https://www.voanews.com/a/djibouti-new-free-trade-zone-creates-opportunities-deepens-dependency/4478305.html
Power generation system at the DIFTZ. Source: https://www.skyscrapercity.com/threads/djibouti-international-free-trade-zone-phase-1-djibouti-city-completed.1971495/post-156174822
Located in the horn of Africa, Djibouti is an important connecting point of Asian, African and European markets and an important node of the "21st century Maritime Silk Road". Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/photo/2018-12/14/c_1123855463_8.htm
Djibouti opened its Chinese-funded international free trade zone in July 2018. Source: https://www.dw.com/en/tiny-but-mighty-djiboutis-role-in-geopolitics/a-57136069
Workers of Power generation system at the DIFTZ. Source: https://www.skyscrapercity.com/threads/djibouti-international-free-trade-zone-phase-1-djibouti-city-completed.1971495/post-156174822
Power generation system at the DIFTZ. Source: https://www.skyscrapercity.com/threads/djibouti-international-free-trade-zone-phase-1-djibouti-city-completed.1971495/post-156174822https://www.skyscrapercity.com/threads/djibouti-international-free-trade-zone-phase-1-djibouti-city-completed.1971495/post-156174822
The Transit Marill Company moved into the DIFTZ on 30 October 2018. Source: https://www.skyscrapercity.com/threads/djibouti-international-free-trade-zone-phase-1-djibouti-city-completed.1971495/post-153902196
Ubungo Overpass Bridge
Ubungo interchange artist impression. Source: https://cceonlinenews.com/2020/07/07/ubungo-interchange-2020-progress-with-photos/
Photo taken on May 2, 2020, shows the Ubungo interchange under construction in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/africa/2020-06/22/c_139158762_5.htm
Photo taken on May 14, 2020, shows the Ubungo interchange under construction in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/africa/2020-06/22/c_139158762_6.htm
Photo taken on May 17, 2020, shows the Ubungo interchange under construction in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/africa/2020-06/22/c_139158762_6.htm
Photo taken on May 2, 2020, shows the Ubungo interchange under construction in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/africa/2020-06/22/c_139158762_6.htm
The Ubungo interchange and pedestrians. Source: https://dailynews.co.tz/news/2020-06-305efb840317bad.aspx
Ceremony celebration for the opening of Ubungo flyover. Source: http://www.ccecc.com.cn/art/2020/10/12/art_7608_3214108.html
Ubungo interchange has been opened to the traffic, May 30, 2020. Source: https://www.crcc.cn/art/2020/6/5/art_32453_3129412.html
Ubungo interchange near its completion, Jun 2, 2020. Source: https://www.crcc.cn/art/2020/6/5/art_32453_3129412.html
The night scene of Ubungo interchange. Source: http://m.news.cctv.com/2021/02/24/ARTI0n4tcMZXPD64CoXxqXvI210224.shtml
Tanzania Central Line meter - gauge railway rehabilitation and renovation projects
Staff members work at a site of Tanzania's Central Railway Line rehabilitation project undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation in Tanzania on Aug. 5, 2020. Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/africa/2020-08/14/c_139290023_8.htm
At the site of Tanzania's Central Railway Line rehabilitation project, a train was running on the railway line. May 23, 2020. Source: https://www.sohu.com/a/413000663_267106
A community health worker takes temperature for his colleague at a site of Tanzania's Central Railway Line rehabilitation project undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation in Tanzania on May 30, 2020. Source: https://www.sohu.com/a/413000663_267106
Railway Line rehabilitation project undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation in Tanzania on Aug. 5, 2020. Source: https://www.sohu.com/a/413000663_267106
At the site of Tanzania's Central Railway Line rehabilitation project, workers were carrying out mechanized track laying construction. April 15, 2019. Source: https://www.sohu.com/a/413000663_267106
Aerial photo shows the site of Tanzania's Central Railway Line rehabilitation project, Nov 12, 2019. Source: https://www.sohu.com/a/413000663_267106
Aerial photo shows the site of Tanzania's Central Railway Line rehabilitation project, Apr 15, 2019. Source: https://www.sohu.com/a/413000663_267106
Photo taken on May 25, 2020, shows a tamping machine at a site of Tanzania's Central Railway Line rehabilitation project undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation in Tanzania. Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/africa/2020-08/14/c_139290023.htm
Assistant engineer Zhang Guikai measures tracks at a site of Tanzania's Central Railway Line rehabilitation project undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation in Tanzania on Aug. 5, 2020. Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/africa/2020-08/14/c_139290023.htm
Aerial photo shows a completed section of Tanzania's Central Railway Line rehabilitation project undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation in Tanzania on Oct. 10, 2019. Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/africa/2020-08/14/c_139290023.htm
A community health worker (R, front) shares COVID-19 safety knowledge with colleagues at a site of Tanzania's Central Railway Line rehabilitation project undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation in Tanzania on May 30, 2020. Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/africa/2020-08/14/c_139290023_4.htm
Assistant engineer Zhang Guikai drafts a map for Tanzania's Central Railway Line rehabilitation project undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation at a project site in Tanzania on Aug. 5, 2020. Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/africa/2020-08/14/c_139290023_4.htm
Aerial photo shows a completed section of Tanzania's Central Railway Line rehabilitation project undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation in Tanzania on Oct. 10, 2019. Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/africa/2020-08/14/c_139290023_4.htm
Kulacini Lane Agricultural trade and logistics center
Nyerere Plaza Project
Tanzanian President Magufuli (seventh from left) and Ugandan President Museveni (fourth from right) attended the completion ceremony of the Nyerere Plaza project in Dar es Salaam. The picture shows them cutting the ribbon at the completion ceremony, Sept 6, 2019. Source: https://www.sohu.com/a/339513094_369242
In his speech at the completion ceremony, Magufuli expressed his gratitude to China Railway Construction Engineering Group for its contributions to the development of Tanzania over the years. He said, "China Railway Engineering Corporation has done an excellent job of building such a modern and spectacular building for Tanzania." Source: https://www.sohu.com/a/339513094_369242
Museveni congratulated the completion of the project in his speech and thanked China Railway Construction Engineering Group for its continuous support to Uganda's infrastructure construction, Sept 6, 2019. Source: https://www.sohu.com/a/339513094_369242
Wang Ke, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania, who attended the completion ceremony, said that the Nyerere Plaza project is the best commemoration of the friendship between China and Tanzania. She indicates that in the future, China will combine the needs and advantages of both China and Tanzania to accelerate the industrialization process and realize independent and sustainable development of Tanzania. Sept 6, 2019. Source: https://www.sohu.com/a/339513094_369242
Aerial photo shows Nyerere Square project in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Sept 3, 2019. Source: https://baijiahao.baidu.com/s?id=1644065984876180773&wfr=spider&for=pc
Rendering of Nyerere Square. Source: https://baijiahao.baidu.com/s?id=1644020454311405541&wfr=spider&for=pc
Photo of Nyerere Square. Source: https://baike.baidu.com/item/坦桑尼亚尼雷尔广场/23742601?fr=aladdin
Tanzanian President Magufuli (center left) and Ugandan President Musseni (center right) attended the completion ceremony of the Nyerere Plaza project in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Sept 6, 2019. Source: https://www.imsilkroad.com/news/p/384022.html
Central Railway Standard rail construction project
The Tanzania Standard Gauge Railway is a railway system, under construction, linking the country to the neighboring countries of Rwanda and Uganda, and through these two, to Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as part of the East African Railway Master Plan. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pllz-W5ndGQ
A section of the Standard Gauge Railway. Source: https://nairobinews.nation.africa/tanzania-tests-electric-train-on-new-sgr-line/
Proposed standard-gauge line will parallel an existing narrow-gauge line from Dar es Salaam on the Indian Ocean for much of its length, before establishing new links to land-locked Rwanda and Burundi. Source: https://www.enr.com/articles/40045-china-announces-76b-financing-for-tanzania-rail-project
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan attended the construction commencement ceremony of the Standard Gauge Railway. Jun 14, 2021. Source: https://m.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_13158357
Rendering of the Standard Gauge Railway project. Source: http://www.sasac.gov.cn/n2588025/n2588124/c19158604/content.html
The Government of Tanzania Ministry of Finance has signed a facility agreement with Standard Chartered (SC.com) Tanzania for a US$ 1.46 billion term loan financing to fund the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project from Dar es Salaam to Makutupora. Source: https://www.busiweek.com/tanzania-gauge-railway-project-kicks-off-with-stancharts-1-46b-financing/
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony of the Standard Gauge Railway. Jun 14, 2021. Source: https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/381579005
On January 8, 2021, China Civil Engineering Group Corporation (CCECC) signed the project contract with Tanzania National Railway Corporation for the Tanzanian Central Line Standard Gauge Railway (Ithaca-Mwanza section). Tanzanian President Magufuli attended and witnessed the signing ceremony. Source: https://baijiahao.baidu.com/s?id=1688324409897514069&wfr=spider&for=pc