Alamein Africa Forum: More than 20 heads of state and 1,500 delegates are gathering in Egypt’s New Alamein City for the inaugural Alamein Africa Forum, focused on boosting African trade, investment and cross-border partnerships across infrastructure, critical minerals, digital innovation and emerging industries. Shipping & logistics: Hapag-Lloyd is expanding in Africa with new offices in Walvis Bay (Namibia) and Kigali (Rwanda and Burundi) from Oct 1, 2026, aiming to bring closer customer support to landlocked markets. Regional trade & ports: Dar es Salaam port is cutting vessel waiting and handling times while moving record volumes, reinforcing Tanzania’s role as an Indian Ocean gateway for trade into Central and East Africa. Energy & industry: Kenya’s Lamu is set for the $16bn Dangote East Africa refinery ground-breaking, targeting 700,000 barrels/day and an integrated industrial complex; the project also faces land and compensation disputes. Burundi-Tanzania cooperation: Burundi and Tanzania are reviewing cooperation through their Joint Permanent Commission, covering trade, transport, agriculture, energy, minerals, security and social development. Business expansion: Guala Closures has completed its acquisition of Metal Crowns in Kenya, Tanzania and Burundi, strengthening beverage packaging capacity across East Africa. Public health alert: Uganda’s NDA warns consumers against an energy drink linked to undeclared sildenafil, reportedly imported from Burundi. Finance services: Abacus Worldwide adds GPO Partners with operations in Rwanda, Burundi and DRC, expanding Central Africa advisory and audit reach.