Maritime Security & Trade Disruption: Questions are rising after reports of attacks in the Strait of Hormuz involving Liberia-flagged tankers, as South Korea weighs possible naval support options—an escalation that keeps global shipping risk front and center for Liberia’s registry and logistics links. Telecom & Digital Inclusion: The Liberia Telecommunications Authority is rolling out a Consumer Support Center in Buchanan and pushing a broader regulator role focused on connectivity, consumer protection, and investment. Port & Shipping Investment: Maryland County Senator James Biney is urging rehabilitation and dredging investment for the Port of Harper to revive shipping, warehousing, and jobs. Energy & Court Fight: ELTEL Network Liberia has taken its US$355K judgment dispute with LEC to the Supreme Court, seeking enforcement against the finance minister. Mining Enforcement: Government launched a nationwide crackdown on illegal mining under the Protect Our Resources Taskforce, warning of equipment seizures and prosecutions. Agriculture & Food Systems: CARI unveiled new research technologies to boost productivity and food security, while Liberia’s youth climate push continues under LCOY 2026. Public Finance: Liberia Revenue Authority reports US$954.7m collected for FY2026, aiming to cross US$1b soon. Justice & Drugs: A major US$19.2m cocaine case faces potential collapse in court as lawyers cite procedural and constitutional defects. SMEs & Procurement: Accelerate360 is connecting Liberian SMEs to public procurement opportunities through practical government dialogue.