Energy & Renewables: LEC signed a 200MW solar plus 100MWh battery PPA with Titan Group in Grand Cape Mount, pushing Liberia’s push to cut reliance on costly thermal power. Electricity Security: LIBENERGY warned of rising transformer earthing/neutral cable theft in Harper, saying the vandalism threatens public safety and grid stability. Finance for Industry: CBL announced major Collateral Registry reforms to broaden bankable assets (including land/buildings) and unlock credit for farmers and small businesses. Telecom Accountability: LTA fined Orange Liberia L$4m over unlawful SIM reissue and ordered disclosure tied to the fraud, a big consumer-data protection signal. Trade & Agriculture Rules: LISA is working with Green Cities to certify biofertilizer and biopesticide importers, aiming for safer, standardized inputs. Climate Resilience Project: GoL and UNDP will launch the SARTLA climate resilience project (2026–2030) to support ecosystem restoration and sustainable livelihoods. EUDR Pressure on Exports: Liberia’s Senate hearing on the EU Deforestation Regulation ended after the agriculture ministry denounced it as “colonialism,” warning it could hurt smallholders and block exports. Ebola Alert: Health authorities say no Ebola cases are confirmed, but 16 arrivals are under surveillance after a viral audio sparked panic. Mining & Jobs: Diaspora group urged faster restart of the Putu Mountain iron ore concession in Grand Gedeh, warning delays could worsen unemployment. SEZ Investment Setup: LSEZA held talks on SEZ incentives and tariff exemptions, focusing on coordination with LRA, NPA and security actors to make the framework work.