Aviation Policy Push: A new policy brief argues Africa’s high airfares and limited routes stem from fragmented regulation, predatory taxes, revenue repatriation, and fragile fuel supply chains—calling for aviation reform as a fast, high-impact lever for trade, growth, and jobs. Regional Rail & Trade: South Africa and Zimbabwe say they’ll deepen SADC corridor cooperation, including modernizing road and rail, improving border management, and expanding logistics links to ports and markets. Fuel Subsidy Politics (Nigeria): Atiku Abubakar unveils a “subsidy follows the barrel” plan to shift support from imported fuel to domestic refining, with caps, budget tracking, and independent audits. Maritime Security: UKMTO reports six armed persons hijacked a tanker off Yemen and diverted it toward Somalia, underscoring renewed piracy risk along key shipping lanes. Road Safety (South Africa): A head-on crash in Limpopo killed three learners and left 14 injured, renewing pressure on safer transport for school routes. Energy & Logistics (Tanzania): President Samia and the World Bank discuss rail, ports, roads, and energy connectivity—framing the Standard Gauge Railway as a logistics and industrial growth engine. Used Vehicle Rules (Ghana): IMANI challenges Ghana’s plan to restrict imports of used cars older than 15 years, arguing safety should be based on roadworthiness, not age. Petrol Prices (Nigeria): Multiple depots, including Dangote, raised PMS rates, likely feeding through to higher pump prices.