Manufacturing Push: Cellecor Gadgets signs preliminary heads of terms with Liberia’s Special Economic Zone authorities to set up its first overseas manufacturing and assembly facility in the Buchanan Special Economic Zone, positioning Liberia as a West Africa gateway for consumer electronics. Cocaine Probe Escalates: Former Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor is charged over alleged links to a transnational cocaine trafficking network, with charges spanning drug offenses, conspiracy and alleged money laundering. Power Tariff Pressure: Liberia’s electricity regulator rejects LIBENERGY’s tariff reconsideration but delays the approved US$0.22/kWh implementation to Nov 1, giving the utility a final push to improve service quality. Digital Connectivity Rules: The Liberia Telecommunications Authority signs new Satellite Communications Guidelines to expand regulatory certainty for satellite internet providers and improve access nationwide. Port & Shipping Risk: A Liberia-flagged bulk carrier, Anna S, is hit by drones near Novorossiysk, with crew evacuated; the incident adds to ongoing Black Sea shipping attacks. Decentralization Drive: UNDP and Liberia’s Ministry of Local Government reaffirm support for decentralization and service delivery, while the Civil Service Agency breaks ground for a southeastern regional HR headquarters in Zwedru. Heritage & Tourism: Providence Island redevelopment begins amid public questions on heritage protection and procurement transparency. Health Watch: WHO warns Congo’s Ebola outbreak is far from under control and could spread further.