China and Algeria have teamed up for a 6,000km railway project. This joint effort is part of China’s global Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Algeria, the largest country in Africa, spans an impressive land area. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says the railway is crucial for development. The railway will connect Algeria’s remote regions and help […]
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