Shipping Compliance & Risk: Kpler reports only 6.4% of Strait of Hormuz crossings used the IMO traffic lane, with most vessels taking alternative routes or switching off AIS—forcing compliance teams to rethink how they flag risk. Electricity & Rural Industry: The World Bank approved US$60m for Sierra Leone’s distributed renewable energy push, part of a regional package that includes Liberia, aiming to power rural homes, schools, health facilities and businesses. Ebola & African Science: An OpEd highlights how fast lab work and Africa CDC capacity are central to stopping DRC’s Ebola outbreak. Youth, Peace & Inclusion: PEACEGEN Liberia launched to expand youth and women’s meaningful roles in peace processes. Drug Crisis Response: A rights advocate urges Liberia to tackle substance abuse and trafficking with a human-rights-based approach, not just enforcement. Energy for Public Services: Liberia’s RREA says solar systems were installed in 121 health and education facilities across 13 counties. Macroeconomic Outlook: The IMF projects Liberia’s 2026 growth at 5.5%, driven by mining, manufacturing and construction. Trade & Investment Link: Liberia and Maryland signed a landmark MoU covering trade, agriculture, renewable energy, transport, cybersecurity and AI. Air Cargo Security: Liberia’s House seeks suspension of GLS Menzies and EHS at Roberts International Airport pending the US$19.2m cocaine investigation. Mining Investment: Meetings around the Dugbe Gold Project point to about US$600m in expected investment over three years. Environment & Land Governance: EPA and FDA launch a renewed conservation agenda, while Sweden-funded land reforms in Liberia wrap up with gains in decentralized services and women’s land rights.