Refugee & Border Crisis (Ceuta): Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta has been overwhelmed after an estimated 49,000–60,000 people crossed from Morocco in about 24 hours, with at least 18–57 deaths reported as troops and police moved in and returns to Morocco began. EU Border Policy: Italy suspended Schengen free movement with Spain, closing sea and air links and coordinating tighter checks with France, as the crisis sparked calls to suspend Spain from Schengen. Humanitarian Transit in Niger: In Agadez, Niger, a refugee-led sit-in at a UNHCR-managed center has stretched to nearly two years, with residents saying they face limited movement, no asylum processing, and no clear resettlement path. Rail Oversight & Accountability (South Africa): Former PRASA CEO Lucky Montana opened a criminal complaint against the SIU, alleging a defamation campaign tied to preservation moves linked to a major IT tender. Aviation Standards (Africa): African aviation bodies urged governments to align passenger data systems with ICAO standards, warning fragmented API/PNR rules could raise costs and hurt connectivity. Maritime Risk (Energy): Oil prices rose after Iran said it stopped tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting renewed shipping and energy-supply uncertainty. Green Logistics (South Africa): Islamic Relief SA and partners installed solar-powered hydroponic systems at schools, aiming to boost sustainable food growing and empower women.