Road Safety & Infrastructure: A “Tulay ng Pangulo” bridge in Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay collapsed Monday, sending a loaded six-wheeler dump truck into a river and injuring the driver; the bridge was rendered impassable. Maritime Security: Morocco hosted the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS-2026) in Rabat (July 20–24), focusing on maritime security, regional cooperation and technology, with U.S. and multiple partner nations attending. Transport Finance: South Africa secured a $1.5bn World Bank loan to modernise infrastructure, targeting electricity, freight transport and water/sanitation, with potential to support nearly 600,000 jobs. Aviation Growth: Uganda Airlines placed its first Boeing order—four 787-9s and four 737-8s—aimed at expanding Entebbe as a regional aviation hub and boosting cargo/trade links. Cross-Border Energy & Logistics: West African leaders signed the $25bn Nigeria–Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline framework, spanning 13 countries with construction expected from 2028 and 30 bcm annual capacity. Freight & Rail: Zimbabwe’s rail operator says it has started moving lithium concentrate to Maputo port by rail, easing reliance on costly trucking. Humanitarian Shipping Risk: UNHCR reported 144 refugees and migrants dead or missing after maritime incidents off Mauritania, underscoring the danger of West Africa–Europe sea routes.