Port & Energy Logistics: Kenya’s Port of Lamu received the first heavy-machinery cargo for the Dangote East Africa Refinery—2,930 tonnes on MV Da Yang—ahead of a planned September 30 groundbreaking, with KPA framing Lamu as a future regional crude and fuel gateway. Maritime Risk & Trade Costs: Houthi control around Perim and Mokha is pushing up Red Sea freight costs for Ethiopia’s Djibouti corridor, with higher war-risk insurance and diversions hitting landed prices. Rail & Corridor Capacity: Angola’s Benguela Railway (CFB) plans to recover 100 carriages by 2027 to boost passenger and small-cargo service between Lobito and Luau. Road Freight Health: Engen’s Transport Month drive will offer free health screenings for truck drivers at 28 truck stops and selected 1-stops starting October 19, after 1,500 screenings last year. Agri Inputs Controversy: Uganda’s “free” fertilizer rollout under MAAIF is under fire as farmers question whether they must pay Shs54,000 per 50kg bag and challenge allocation and supplier quality. Aviation & Connectivity: Ghana’s airline revival gets a boost after talks with Boeing, with plans for an aviation ecosystem and possible MRO hub to strengthen West Africa’s air and logistics links. Security & Training: France trained Ghana Police CTU personnel in counter-terrorism operations, stressing that certification isn’t capability.