Maritime Security: A cargo ship was attacked off Yemen’s Red Sea coast near Hodeida, with UKMTO reporting an armed skiff firing on the bulk carrier; the crew was safe and authorities are investigating, as Houthis threaten renewed shipping strikes. Blue Economy Cooperation: Nigeria’s NIMASA and Ghana’s Maritime Authority signed an MoU to boost maritime governance, safety and security across West Africa, including joint work against piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea. SOE Reform Push: South Africa’s cabinet outlined reforms to strengthen state-owned enterprises like Eskom, Transnet, SAA and Denel, including a National State Enterprise Bill to standardise governance and accountability. Red Sea Rerouting Impact: The attacks come amid ongoing pressure on Red Sea/Suez routes during the Gaza conflict, with many operators rerouting around Africa’s southern tip. Border & Repatriation Logistics: South Africa’s Musina repatriation operations processed thousands of undocumented migrants via buses, while humanitarian group Gift of the Givers said about 1,500 people still remained at Cape Town’s Epping site before transfers. Road Safety & Misinformation: Mpumalanga police dismissed viral claims of a Namibian truck driver assault during protests as fabricated, urging the public to verify information. Aviation Connectivity: Air Arabia launched a new double daily Sharjah–London Gatwick service, adding another direct link for tourism and trade.