Energy Access: Sierra Leone still has a massive electricity gap, with Infotrix estimating 5.98 million people without power in 2025—highlighting how rural communities across West Africa remain underserved. Fisheries & Media Skills: The Environmental Justice Foundation trained 12 Liberian journalists to report better on fisheries governance, illegal fishing, and the Inshore Exclusion Zone—aimed at boosting transparency in marine resource management. Tourism Workforce: Vice President Koung dedicated Liberia’s first purpose-built National Hospitality Training Center in Paynesville, pushing practical TVET for youth into hospitality and tourism jobs. Budget Planning for Energy/Environment: Liberia’s Energy and Environment Sector Working Group began 2027 budget planning, bringing EPA, RREA, LERC, NOCAL, LPRC, LPRA, FDA and UNDP into one coordination push. Anti-Corruption & Drugs: CENTAL welcomed government action after major cocaine seizures, but warned that dismissals alone won’t fix the border and security weaknesses behind the scandal. Coffee Value Chain: ITC, FUNL and IITA wrapped a field visit on the EU-backed coffee project, checking farm practices, processing, marketing and progress toward seedling distribution. Governance & Oversight: Liberia’s GAC published 34 donor-funded project audit reports covering major sectors like energy, agriculture, fisheries, roads and health. Sports Administration: Liberia Football Association stakeholders demand accountability after CAF registration failures cost clubs continental spots. Oil & Gas Investment Pipeline: LPRA will present its strategy for the next offshore licensing round at Liberia Investor Day Houston. Mining Enforcement: An EPA raid exposed an illegal Chinese-owned gold mine using a banned chemical, reigniting pressure for stronger environmental enforcement.