Fuel & Cost Pressure: Nigeria’s petrol price jump is squeezing household budgets and transport costs, with Abuja reports around ₦1,450/litre after Dangote Refinery’s gantry price rise—turning the subsidy debate into a daily logistics and affordability crisis. Capital Markets for Industry: Aliko Dangote urged wealthy Nigerians to invest in factories, not private jets, as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery “people’s IPO” opens, positioning the listing as a mass wealth-creation push for Africa’s industrial base. Port & Trade Operations: Guinea’s Conakry Terminal named Edouard Leno MD, aiming to boost container handling toward one million and strengthen West Africa’s logistics competitiveness. Aviation Capacity Rules: ACI World calls for modernising the airport slot allocation system, saying the outdated framework is limiting competition and raising passenger costs as congestion grows. Regulation Watch (Ride-hailing): South Africa’s NPTR still hasn’t resolved Uber’s registration despite the e-hailing rules taking effect, keeping compliance and enforcement questions in focus. Maritime Disruption & Food Security: WFP warns that conflict-driven shipping route disruptions are worsening hunger in Sudan and Yemen, while delayed fertilizer deliveries threaten future harvests across Africa. Electric Mobility in the Field: Kenya’s electric mobility push is moving beyond pilots, with electric buses and charging/financing models gaining traction for commercial operators. Weather & Transport Disruption: South Africa issued multiple severe-weather warnings for disruptive rain, thunderstorms and damaging winds, flagging risks to roads, settlements and power. Safety & Security: A multi-vehicle road crash in South Africa killed at least 21, underlining ongoing road-risk pressures for logistics and commuters.