Maritime Security: Ukrainian drones hit two tankers during loading at the CPC terminal near Novorossiysk, including one flying the Liberian flag, halting oil loading after a fire broke out; no CPC casualties or oil spill reported. Trade & Industry: Liberia and Nigeria reaffirmed plans to deepen bilateral trade and investment under AfCFTA at the Liberia–Nigeria Trade and Investment Forum in Lagos, with emphasis on industrialisation and private-sector collaboration. Agro-Industry & Jobs: Liberia’s LSEZA showcased the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) and Agriculture Transformation Centers at the same forum, pitching value addition, agro-processing, and export competitiveness. Energy Transition Skills: Energy Transition Africa selected a Pan-African cohort of 15 fellows (including Liberia’s Kemoh Lumei) to build capacity around Africa’s energy crisis. Environment & Cocoa Supply Chains: Investigations highlight rapid deforestation in southeastern Liberia driven by expanding cacao farms, tied to migrant labour and forest clearing methods. Petroleum Governance: House and Senate harmonized the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) Bill via a joint conference committee, aiming to modernize petroleum sector rules. Regulatory Oversight: Integrity Watch Liberia and the Senate Committee on Investment and Concessions signed a three-year MoU to strengthen oversight of concession agreements. Air & Science Capacity: Liberia’s EPA commissioned a new Elemental Analyzer (IAEA support) to speed local testing for soil, forests, wetlands, and farm inputs.