Maritime Decarbonisation: The IMO’s Net-Zero Framework talks in London ended with the framework largely intact, but the U.S. and oil-producing states kept pushing to weaken carbon pricing—votes were deferred and key issues punted to later sessions. Telecom Access: Liberia Telecommunications Authority opened a Consumer Support Center in Buchanan to help residents resolve network, billing and service complaints without traveling to Monrovia. Agri Transport Upgrade: Liberia Agricultural Company commissioned two new school buses and a heavy-duty TATA truck for plantation schools, aiming to cut students’ walking time and reduce vehicle downtime. Energy & Industry Skills: The STRIVE vocational programme at the Monrovia Vocational Training Center introduced a structured electricity curriculum, boosting job-ready electrical skills for young Liberians. Mining Enforcement: Government launched a nationwide crackdown on illicit mining via the Protect Our Resources Taskforce, warning operators of equipment seizures and prosecutions. Justice & Power Sector: ELTEL Network Liberia filed in the Supreme Court to compel payment of a US$355k judgment balance against LEC, escalating a long-running debt dispute. SME Procurement Push: Accelerate360 urged Liberian SMEs to better tap public procurement opportunities through practical public-sector dialogues. Cocoa Trade Watch: Ivory Coast held its 2026/27 cocoa farmgate price steady at 1,200 CFA francs/kg, raising smuggling concerns as neighboring Ghana adjusts its pricing rules.