Energy & Trade Policy: Liberia renewed its suspension of import tariffs on off-grid solar products, covering eligible lighting/electrification systems, solar PV components, energy-efficient appliances, batteries, panels, control units and rural electrification essentials, with safeguards and registration requirements via the Liberia Business Registry and RREA. Petroleum Regulation: The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) was inducted into the African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF), aiming to boost regulatory capacity as Liberia manages eight active Production Sharing Contracts and prepares its 2026 direct negotiation licensing round. Public Finance & Growth: The World Bank says Liberia could unlock additional fiscal space of about 3.9%–5.3% of GDP by 2030 through reforms to raise domestic revenue, improve natural resource management and make public spending more efficient. Banking Stability: The Central Bank of Liberia will convene a National Non-Performing Loan resolution conference (Sept 9–11) to tackle rising bad loans affecting credit and investment. Youth & MSMEs: YEIB-MANCO and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry launched a Technical Assistance Program to make youth-led MSMEs bankable, targeting business planning, financial management, marketing, record-keeping and market access. Health Systems: Nimba County opened a modern EPI cold-chain depot to improve vaccine storage, supply management and immunization outreach. Governance & Labor: MCSS teachers in Monrovia began a go-slow over alleged non-implementation of a 2025 agreement on employment and salary adjustments. Crime & Business Climate: Maryland County traditional leaders and business operators raised alarm over rising burglary and armed robbery, calling for coordinated security action to protect commerce.