Agri-Training for Soybean Supply Chains: The EU-funded Seeds4Liberia Project, with CARI, trained Liberia’s extension officers and private seed enterprises on the full soybean seed cycle—from site selection and field management to harvesting, storage and basic seed quality checks—aimed at boosting food security and protein-linked industries. Medicines Crackdown at Borders: LMHRA, with security forces and county health authorities, confiscated unregistered “Reality Extra D” (diclofenac) worth about L$2.2 million at Mendicorma Border, warning that unauthorized drugs undermine public safety and regulation. Commerce Leadership Change: Stephen M. Yekeson Jr. has taken office as Acting Minister of Commerce and Industry pending Senate confirmation, tasked with improving the business climate, consumer protection, investment and support for local manufacturers. National ID Modernization Push: The National Identification Registry urged lawmakers to fast-track a US$54.7m BOT identity deal to modernize biometric enrollment and related infrastructure. Transport Services Decentralized: Liberia’s Ministry of Transport broke ground on a US$187,679 regional office in Maryland County to bring licensing and training services closer to southeastern counties. Defense Ministry Handover: Acting Defense Minister N. Oswald Tweh assumed responsibility, stressing civilian oversight, accountability and rule-of-law separation from operational command. Revenue Milestone, Public Benefits Questioned: Liberia crossed US$1b in domestic revenue; Finance Minister Ngafuan and commentators are pressing for visible returns in roads, schools and healthcare—not just spending. Mining & Rail Jobs: ArcelorMittal Liberia recruited eight Bong residents as short-term rail patrol officers after a safety induction, linking local employment with railway hazard monitoring. Food-Security Cash Support: West Point fishmongers began receiving first payments under the REALISE social protection project to help informal women expand businesses. Local Infrastructure Dispute: Gedetarbo residents in Pleebo-Sodoken District demanded the MVTI be built on already secured land, rejecting plans to shift the site. Defense/Industry Safety & Logistics Lens: A separate report highlights how shipping chokepoints can freeze during conflict, underscoring the wider logistics risks that can ripple into energy and trade.