Sea Freight: Mozambique and Russia are working toward a direct shipping link, with a memorandum expected in 2027. In Liberia, cargo ships are waiting offshore at Monrovia’s port; a senator wants operators and agencies to explain delays and rising costs. Rail & Trade: South Africa has advanced freight reforms, including an updated rail access agreement, while Mozambique plans to bring private operators onto its rail network. Tanzania and Angola also agreed to connect rail corridors between the Indian and Atlantic oceans. Border delays and unofficial payments continue to raise the cost of African trade. Air Connectivity: Uganda Airlines’ new Ghana route strengthens links between West and East Africa; African airlines’ international passenger demand rose 8% in September. Commuter Safety: Cape Town taxi ranks are operating normally after a week of deadly violence, with authorities maintaining security patrols. In KwaZulu-Natal, schoolchildren escaped injury after their minibus taxi caught fire.