Construction Projects in
Sub-Saharan Africa

Track 1,905 project leads in the Sub-Saharan Africa worth
USD 1.26 trillion

Sub-Saharan Africa Sector Overview

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BNC's project database tracks projects across the project lifecycle - from concept, design, tender to under construction and completion. Listing over 178,000 project profiles, we cover a total project market valued at over USD 17 trillion. Our extensive database also includes 200,000+ companies and 250,000+ contacts. BNC publishes thousands of reports and analytics, and a daily project newsletter is received by over 68,000 industry professionals.

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Sub-Saharan Africa Market Analysis

The African construction market faced Covid-19 impacts in 2020, but the medium to long-term outlook remains positive. Government spending drives investment in transport and utility sectors, creating opportunities for companies supplying construction materials and equipment in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Africa ranks third in Chinese investments, while European and American initiatives boost their influence through projects in sustainable development, infrastructure, and renewable energy. Local partnerships and indigenous workforces play vital roles in successful projects. Companies should align strategies with Sub-Saharan Africa's unique requirements, leveraging their expertise as local contractors and suppliers for inclusive and sustainable growth.

Top Projects & Tenders in Sub-Saharan Africa

BNC tracks 1,905 and updates on over live construction projects and tenders in Sub-Saharan Africa

Updated: Jul 23, 2025

Yaounde, Cameroon
The project involves the construction of the 246 kilometer Olama-Kribi highway. The project is divided into sections
Lot 1 Olama - Bigambo (106.15...

Updated: Aug 17, 2025

Abuja, Nigeria
The project involves the construction of Nigeria High Speed Rail, which will traverse 4000 kilometers across six states of the federation. The project...

Updated: Aug 27, 2024

Accra, Ghana
The project involves the construction of The Petroleum Hub located in the southwestern city of Jomoro, Ghana. The project will involve the constructio...

Updated: Aug 17, 2025

Abuja, Nigeria
The project involves the construction of Nigeria's High-Speed Rail Phase One, which will traverse 1,600 kilometers across four states of the federatio...

Updated: Sep 3, 2025

Lindi, Tanzania
The project involves the construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant spread across an area of 20,717,050 square meters in Likong'o Village in...

Updated: Sep 10, 2025

Nouakchott, Mauritania
The project involves the construction of a 30GW green hydrogen production plant located in the Dakhlet Nouadhibou and Inchiri regions of Mauritania. T...

Updated: Oct 26, 2023

Bhisho, South Africa
The project involves the construction of 'The Park Self-Sufficient City' located in South Africa. The total land allocated for the project's construct...

Updated: Oct 27, 2023

Cape Coast, Ghana
The project involves the construction of Cape Coast Green City project that is aimed to transform Cape Coast, a city, fishing port, and the capital of...

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Updated: Oct 29, 2025

Dakar, Senegal
The project will expand processing capacity by an additional 4 million tonnes per year, up from the refinery’s current throughput of 1.5 million tonne...

Updated: Oct 24, 2025

Gulu, Uganda
This corridor, historically known as one of Uganda’s oldest trade routes, connects agricultural and livestock-producing areas in the north with key ma...

Updated: Oct 21, 2025

Kampala, Uganda
The initiative forms a key component of Uganda’s national strategy to modernize its electricity transmission network and ensure a stable, high-capacit...

Updated: Oct 21, 2025

Port Harcourt, Nigeria
The project, which involves the reconstruction and rehabilitation of a 1,443-kilometer railway corridor, is one of the most critical transport infrast...

Updated: Oct 20, 2025

Ghanzi, Botswana
The project aims to provide a cost-effective, high-capacity transport solution for bulk commodities, enhancing trade competitiveness and diversifying...

Updated: Oct 17, 2025

Jijiga, Ethiopia
The project will include the construction of fertilizer production units and associated infrastructure, supported by a pipeline network transporting n...

Updated: Oct 16, 2025

Abuja, Nigeria
Spanning approximately 700 kilometres, the dual carriageway serves as a vital transport corridor linking the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to the co...

Updated: Oct 14, 2025

Zanzibar, Tanzania
The project, valued at an initial USD 1.1 billion with an additional USD 238 million pledged in subsequent investment, will be led by the firm under a...

Updated: Oct 9, 2025

Mombasa, Kenya
The project, envisioned as a state-of-the-art industrial facility, represents a cornerstone in Kenya’s broader strategy to expand local value addition...

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