Nigeria Port Decongestion: Nigeria’s federal government approved the modernisation and upgrade of Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports to ease pressure on Lagos and improve cargo handling and turnaround times. Kenya Refinery Logistics: Kenya Ports Authority received the MV Da Yang carrying about 2,930 tonnes of heavy machinery for the Dangote East Africa Refinery in Lamu ahead of a Sept. 30 groundbreaking. Djibouti Energy Hub: Djibouti began building a 375,000 m³ petroleum terminal in Damerjog with near-5 million tonnes annual processing capacity to strengthen fuel logistics for Ethiopia. Ghana Aviation Upgrade: Ghana and Boeing discussed reviving the national airline and exploring a regional MRO hub to build maintenance capacity across West Africa. Ethiopia Connectivity Push: Ethiopia highlighted UNGA priorities around sea access and regional integration, alongside a new Ethiopia–Djibouti refined products pipeline plan. Road Safety & Disruption: Kohima DDMA reviewed post-monsoon road damage, including sinking sections affecting traffic, with repairs planned after monsoon. Cost of Living (Transport Impact): Nigeria’s Atiku renewed calls to raise the N70,000 minimum wage, arguing fuel and transport costs have crushed purchasing power. Security Shock: South Africa reported mass shootings at entertainment venues, with investigations underway.