Road & Connectivity: Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) backs Liberia’s Banga–Salayea road and funds the Salayea–Konia project foundation, with President Boakai saying the links will open opportunities for farmers, traders, students and businesses. Infrastructure Delivery: President Boakai dedicated the completed 81-km Gbarnga–Salayea Road and signed financing for Salayea–Konia and Zorzor–Yeala, while the government also handed Maryland County its first batch of heavy-duty road equipment to improve feeder roads. Agribusiness Revival: LACRA launched nationwide distribution of 750,000 coffee seedlings to restart Liberia’s Liberica coffee value chain, aiming to expand production to millions of trees by 2030. Regional Trade Rules: ECOWAS Parliament endorsed sanctions against member states that fail to implement trade protocols, pushing to cut cross-border barriers and help MSMEs. Extractives Transparency: LEITI’s multi-stakeholder group approved Liberia’s participation in the 2026 EITI Global Conference in Belgium to spotlight extractive reforms. Shipping & Security: A Liberia-flagged civilian vessel was reportedly hit again in the Black Sea, underscoring risks to commercial shipping amid ongoing attacks. Environment & Cocoa: Reporting warns Liberia’s forests are being cleared for cocoa in Grand Gedeh, raising concerns ahead of the EU deforestation import ban. Digital Economy: Government plans to move Liberia’s digital economy to a 24-hour system, supported by payment reforms to help young creative entrepreneurs monetize work.