Maritime Security: Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy minister says the US Coast Guard has lifted a 12-year “Condition of Entry” on Nigerian vessels, a win for port competitiveness after years of extra scrutiny. Port & Logistics Upgrade: EDECS Group lands a DP World contract to redevelop seven yards at Dar es Salaam Port Terminal 1, adding cargo handling space, digital yard support and port-wide fire protection. Road Freight Disruption: Container truck queues have triggered gridlock in Mile 2, Kirikiri, crippling activity in the area. Fuel & Trade Risk: Nigerian petrol marketers are raising pump prices after Trump labelled the Strait of Hormuz a “new U.S. territory,” adding pressure to already tense shipping routes. Competition Watch: Nigeria’s FCCPC opens a fresh probe into cement pricing after concerns of possible manipulation despite high installed capacity and excess supply. Connectivity & Mobility: Kenya is moving toward regulation for digital taxis, with proposed minimum driver take-home figures on the table ahead of further consultations. Ebola Alert: WHO warns DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is still far from under control, with thousands of confirmed cases and high fatality. Rail/Trade Links: Maersk offers a Tangier–Casablanca rail service to improve supply-chain performance between Morocco’s ports and inland routes.