US Visa Drama for Africa’s Referees: Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the US ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with US officials citing “association with suspected members of terror organizations,” despite him holding a visa; FIFA says immigration decisions rest with host countries. Ebola Border-Controls Push: Africa CDC urged countries to strengthen exit screening and public health measures at airports, seaports and major crossings to curb cross-border Ebola spread—while stressing it’s not meant to restrict travel or trade. Port & Corridor Moves: Saudi Arabia’s Mawani announced $613m in Jubail and King Abdulaziz port/logistics upgrades, including a PSA-led container terminal concession; in Africa, AGL Energies Namibia and Kelp Blue signed a framework to build sustainable coastal logistics value chains, while AGL also backed Gabon’s Kobe-Kobe port and rail corridor for iron ore exports. Trade & Logistics Performance: The World Bank/S&P CPPI report again showed Chinese ports dominating efficiency rankings, while South Africa’s Port Elizabeth and Durban featured in improvement/recovery narratives. Road Infrastructure Update: Kenya extended the Isiolo–Mandera highway completion target to 2030 and added fibre rollout to boost connectivity and cross-border trade. Supply Chain Tech & Fleet Efficiency: Shell promoted fleet lubrication and services via Shell Fleet Solutions; Zipline plans to expand drone delivery and cold-chain logistics across more African markets, starting with Rwanda trials.