Port Growth & Maritime Capacity: Liberia’s National Port Authority says the Freeport of Monrovia successfully berthed the largest container vessel ever to dock there, CMA CGM Springs, with fast discharge and praise for local pilot and workforce performance. Cocoa & Coffee Value Chains: Zeno Industries says it is boosting investment in Liberia’s cocoa and coffee sector, employing hundreds of workers and expanding farmer networks under traceability and EU deforestation regulation compliance. Coffee Deal Boosts Exports: JR Farms signs a major Liberia coffee concession worth US$60m, targeting large-scale cultivation, processing, farmer training, and value-chain infrastructure. Energy & Renewables Financing: Liberia’s World Bank package backs power, roads, and digital connectivity, while separate coverage highlights solar expansion plans to ease chronic power shortages. Mining Governance: Liberia’s EPA calls for stronger environmental safeguards as it trains on multilateral environmental agreements tied to critical minerals. Insurance Sector Reform: Liberia’s House passes a bill to create an independent Insurance Commission, moving regulation from the Central Bank to a standalone authority. Skills for Industry: Liberia’s Agricultural and Industrial Training Bureau stresses that development hinges on technical and vocational training to meet demand in construction, agriculture, mining, and energy. Public Integrity & Concessions: Tensions rise after an ambassador-at-large was removed following allegations about corruption in concession approvals. Health & Ebola Preparedness: Africa CDC urges stronger border exit screenings as Ebola cases rise in the DRC and Uganda.