Aviation & Border Security: South Africa’s SANDF says border operations are under sustained pressure as porous borders, smuggling and ageing equipment strain land, air and maritime responses, with Parliament flagging budget limits for modernisation. Digital Payments: Nigeria’s CBN is pushing eNaira to become a “core payment rail,” with plans to expand programmable use for salaries and benefits under the Payments System Vision 2028. Air Travel Demand: IATA warns global air passenger growth will slow in 2026 as fuel costs bite, while Africa is still projected to post strong traffic growth. Sustainable Aviation Fuel Deal: Axens and Dragonfly will license HEFA technology to build modular SAF plants across Africa and the Caribbean using waste oils and fats. Industrial Power & Mining: South Africa’s IDC is weighing options on Mozambique’s Mozal aluminium stake, with electricity supply costs a key reason production was suspended. Cross-Border Humanitarian Logistics: Hundreds of Malawians are being repatriated from Durban amid anti-migrant tensions, with buses and identity checks underway. Public Health at Borders: The US is funding Ebola preparedness in DRC and Uganda, including screening at airports and border entry points. Drug Interdiction: NDLEA arrested a Brazil-based Nigerian businessman at Lagos airport after cocaine-soaked shirts and towels were found in his luggage.