Fuel Logistics Upgrade: Ethiopia and Djibouti, with Dangote, plan a 120-km refined products pipeline (Damerjog–Dewele) to cut tanker-truck dependence, ease corridor congestion and lower delivery costs. Maritime Security & Costs: Saudi Red Sea shipping risk is rising as Houthi pressure and Bab el-Mandeb uncertainty lift freight and war-risk premiums, while UN Security Council condemnation highlights the growing threat to navigation. Airspace Disruption: Airlines are rerouting flights to avoid Middle East war zones, pushing up travel costs and shifting passenger flows toward Asian hubs. Regional Instability: Renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray threatens another spillover cycle across the Horn, with telecom disruptions reported. Trade & Ports: South Africa’s Transnet begins steps to expand manganese export capacity, while Ghana outlines plans to grow port infrastructure and strengthen its maritime sector. Tourism Spend Gap: Mpumalanga attracts millions of visitors but tourism leaders say most spending leaks out, limiting jobs and enterprise growth. Identity & Digital Trust: Seamfix calls for trusted identity systems across Africa after highlighting large gaps in access to secure IDs.