Sanitation & Waste Management: Liberia’s industry beat gets a regional sanitation signal as Ghana reopens the Achimota-Abofu Transfer Station with Zoomlion to clear post-flood waste backlogs, after floods inundated landfill sites and left nearly 3,000 tricycle waste operators unable to dispose refuse. Energy for Public Services: Liberia’s RREA installed solar systems in 121 health and education facilities across 13 counties, aiming to power lighting, vaccine refrigeration, medical equipment and digital learning. Water & Sanitation Reform: NWASHC says about 34% of Liberians still practice open defecation and pushes a Presidential WASH Compact and a 2030 roadmap, citing fragmented responsibilities as a key bottleneck. Macroeconomy & Industry Growth: The IMF projects Liberia’s 2026 growth at 5.5%, driven by iron ore output, manufacturing activity and construction. Trade & Investment Diplomacy: Liberia and Maryland (U.S.) sign a landmark MoU covering trade, investment, agriculture, renewable energy, transport, cybersecurity and AI. Mining & Jobs Pipeline: Mansa Resources and Orion discuss the Dugbe Gold Project, with plans pointing to major investment and local procurement. Air Cargo Security: The House seeks suspension of GLS Menzies and EHS at Roberts International Airport pending a narcotics investigation tied to a US$19.2m cocaine seizure. Land Governance: Sweden-funded SLSL project closes after strengthening land administration and women’s land rights. Youth & Peacebuilding: Kvinna till Kvinna launches PEACEGEN Liberia to boost youth and women’s leadership in peace processes.