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🚄 China-Built Railway Transforms East Africa’s Connectivity!

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Five years ago, Africa’s first fully electrified cross-border railway began humming across East Africa—and it’s been a game-changer ever since! 🌍 Built under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway has slashed travel time between Ethiopia’s capital and the port of Djibouti from three days to just 12 hours, turbocharging trade and mobility.

Dubbed a 'friendship road,' the 752-km line isn’t just about speed. Locals say it’s boosted job opportunities, linked rural communities, and even become a backdrop for selfies 🤳 among passengers enjoying the scenic ride. CGTN’s recent visit captured bustling stations, smiling workers, and cargo trains packed with coffee, textiles, and tech gadgets—proof of its role as East Africa’s economic lifeline.

‘This railway changed everything,’ shared a Ethiopian trader. ‘Now I can send goods to Djibouti Port in hours, not weeks!’ With over 5 million tons of freight transported annually, experts call it a blueprint for sustainable infrastructure in emerging economies.

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