Dangote Lamu Refinery Security: Kenya’s Lamu groundbreaking for Dangote’s $16bn, 700,000-bpd refinery is drawing heavy security with sniffer dogs and screening for dignitaries, as the project targets completion by 2030 and aims to cut East Africa’s fuel import dependence. Dangote Engineering Contracts: Early winners include India’s EIL (project management and EPCM) and Honeywell (process technologies and digital solutions), with claims the Kenya design could shorten schedules by about two years. Rail Corridor Push (Cameroon): Camrail has been told to speed up contract finalization for the Douala–N’Djamena corridor rail component as the World Bank presses to overcome delays. Air Cargo & Passenger Demand: IATA reports African air cargo capacity rose in August while global passenger demand slipped 0.8%, a mixed signal for logistics planning. Identity & Fraud Risk: Troy Group warns document fraudsters increasingly target birth-certificate “personalization” data, pushing demand for stronger issuance controls. Road Fuel Convoys (Mali): A convoy of 900 fuel tankers entered Bamako under military escort, highlighting how insecurity is reshaping West African fuel logistics. EU Deportation “Return Hubs”: Greece and four EU partners plan Africa-based “open” return hubs to start in 2027, keeping responsibility with EU states amid legal controversy.