East Africa Energy & Ports: Uganda and Tanzania signed an agreement with Vitol Bahrain to develop the Tanga Regional Energy Hub, aiming to turn Tanzania’s Port of Tanga into a regional gateway for Uganda’s crude exports and broader fuel storage, refining, logistics and trading. Aviation Policy & Charges: Nigeria’s House of Representatives began public hearings on amendments to aviation laws, with stakeholders arguing over how the statutory 5% Ticket, Charter and Cargo Sales Charge should be shared and how charges should be remitted. Ebola Logistics & Border Health: Congo authorities tested and quarantined boat passengers after a traveller died with Ebola-like symptoms, highlighting how river transport keeps spreading risk beyond outbreak hotspots. Food & Transport Shock: The UN World Food Programme warned El Niño could drive acute hunger for about 50 million people, with climate disruption compounded by higher energy and fertiliser costs and shipping disruptions. Road Safety & Biosecurity: In Bukidnon, a rain-soaked truck crash overturned and scattered pigs; police and Farmcrest Ventures are urging the public to return missing hogs to avoid criminal charges and biosecurity risks. Maritime Risk & Fuel Costs: Moody’s said MENA sovereign credit fundamentals are worsening as direct conflict and Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions hit Gulf hydrocarbon exporters and raise costs across the region. Security & Trade Disruption: Ghana’s Tema port saw a major cocaine bust hidden in gari shipments, underlining how logistics routes keep attracting trafficking attempts.