Diplomacy & Trade: Liberia reopened its resident Embassy in New Delhi after 35 years, with Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti inaugurating the mission as India and Liberia push deeper cooperation across shipping security, mining, health, agriculture, water, training, and UNSC reforms. Energy & Industry: LERC licensed LEC’s 20MW solar plant, aiming to cut dry-season power shortages and improve reliability, losses, and service delivery. Construction Accountability: WINWA Construction says the Foequelleh Bridge project in Bong County has not stalled and expects completion within two weeks after delayed materials. Environment & Coastal Risk: EPA warns that uncontrolled sand mining is accelerating coastal and riverbank erosion, urging stronger regulation and enforcement. Power Resilience: A solar roadmap argues Liberia can move from hydropower-only dependence to solar-plus-storage to end recurring dry-season deficits. Maritime & Oil Safety: Salvage efforts continue after a tanker-linked oil spill off Oman, with Liberia-flagged vessels in the wider spill-risk spotlight. Governance & Finance: The Central Bank of Liberia plans a National NPL Resolution Conference (Sept 9–11) to tackle non-performing loans choking credit. Mining Transparency: SAMA backs gold traceability reforms, including mandatory traceability vouchers from Oct 1, 2026. Youth & Skills: UNDP and partners train young Liberians in media and information literacy to strengthen democratic participation in a digital era. Real Estate Finance: BIL and BRIQX consult on Liberia’s first real estate finance certification to close skills gaps and professionalize the sector. Public Works Oversight: River Cess residents still face dangerous makeshift crossings after a stalled US$90,000 bridge project, highlighting broader accountability issues. Security & Drugs: LPP leader Gongloe calls Liberia’s cocaine crisis a national security emergency and urges an independent inquiry. Electoral Costs Debate: NEC’s proposed steep rise in candidate registration fees for 2029 sparks a democracy-access debate.