The 25th Africa Regional Assembly (ARA) was held on 3 December 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, and chaired by Mohamed Rabie Khlie, CEO of ONCF (the Moroccan National Railway Office). The meeting was organised as part of the 20th UIC World Security Congress held in Rabat from 2 to 4 December 2025.
Khlie delivered an opening message presenting an inspiring 2026 action plan:
- Continued deployment of sustainable actions
- Development of new specific initiatives
- Definition of the roadmap for 2030
- Adaptation of the statutory framework for developments
François Davenne, UIC Director General and interim Coordinator of the Africa region, presented the UIC programme for 2026-2028, including regional plans, objectives and expected impact, and explained that UIC would leverage its current achievements by creating a more operationally driven roadmap that amplified both technical and advocacy efforts, thereby enhancing its capacity and strengthening its resources.
The highlights of the Africa activities for 2025 included:
- Training sessions and interregional activities which attracted active attendance by African railway networks, including:
- Ongoing activities of the Africa region:
- The ambitious 2026 programme will be advanced through: