Ceuta Border Shock: Spain has started erecting a 500-meter floating barrier after a surge of 50,000–60,000 migrants from Morocco, with at least 72 deaths reported; EU interior ministers have convened an emergency meeting as authorities say most people have returned. Road Safety Push (Lagos): LASTMA urged drivers to slow down after a fatal crash on the Mongoro–Ile Zik corridor, with traffic management restored quickly after the incident. Trade Facilitation (East Africa Gateway): Kenya’s push for faster cargo flows gets a boost from lessons in Xiamen, where customs clearance time reportedly fell by 30% through digitisation and streamlined procedures. Energy & Ports (Egypt): President Sisi ordered timely completion of Safaga, Damietta, Alexandria and Ain Sokhna port projects to strengthen trade and logistics links with Arab and African partners. Ghana Refining Reform: President Mahama says Tema Oil Refinery will be restructured to permanently cut political interference and expand capacity toward 100,000 bpd. Logistics Investment (Kenya): DP World and Gulf Group signed a Mombasa SEZ deal worth over KSh 12bn, with 67 firms already onboard. Aviation Handling (Nigeria): NAHCO reported 22% profit growth in H1 2026, supported by stronger operations and diversified income. Maritime Security (Mali): A BBC investigation says Russia used the sanctioned ship Mikhail Britnev via Lomé to deliver armored vehicles to Mali’s junta. Oil Market Watch (South Africa): Commentary highlights what it would take for petrol to fall below R14 again, pointing to major Brent crude drops.