Medical Logistics Overhaul: The U.S. Army is accelerating a major medical supply and maintenance integration into GCSS-Army under its MiC Wave 4A plan, aiming for 98% adoption by Jan 2027 and closing long-running Class VIII supply gaps. Rail Capacity Push (Egypt): Egypt says new high-speed rail lines under construction could lift total rail passenger capacity to about 4 million per day by 2030, alongside upgrades to signalling and new track links. Port & Security Engagement (Morocco): A senior U.S. delegation visited Dakhla Atlantic Port to discuss maritime infrastructure, connectivity and shared security priorities in the Sahara. Maritime Threats (Gulf of Aden): U.S.-linked reporting warns of a growing Houthi–al-Shabaab alliance that could threaten shipping through the Gulf of Aden. Aviation Disruption (Kenya): Flights resumed after Kenya aviation workers called off a strike that had stranded thousands at Nairobi and other airports. Digital Infrastructure Funding: WIOCC secured $300m from AFC and Vision Invest to expand open-access data centres, fibre and subsea assets across Africa. Fuel Pressure (South Africa): Another fuel price hike is set to hit motorists from 2 Sept, raising transport costs and logistics strain. Education Access (Nigeria): JAMB and WAEC introduced a one-time N4,000 fee for O’Level/WASSCE verification via a single platform, limiting repeated charges by institutions. Shipping Compliance Risk: Researchers say Russia’s sanctioned “shadow fleet” is exploiting weak African shipping registries to evade controls. Uganda Finance Gap: Uganda’s $500b-by-2040 growth plan is pushing banks to seek new long-term funding models beyond commercial lending.