Energy Skills & Regulation: LERC and the University of Liberia signed an MoU to build an energy auditing curriculum, aiming to grow local capacity for energy efficiency and better electricity-sector management. Power Expansion: Liberia switched on its first grid-connected utility-scale solar plant, the 20MW Mount Coffee Solar Park, with plans to expand capacity and add battery storage through World Bank-backed funding. Solar Project Milestone: EU-funded Greenville solar works hit a major milestone after installation of all 1,500 PV modules, moving the city closer to reliable clean power. Electrical Standards: LERC and IECD Liberia signed an MoU to strengthen licensing and certification for electrical professionals and contractors under the CLEPCR program. Local Electrification Logistics: New split electricity meters arrived in Buchanan as part of an EU-backed €42m push to expand distribution and customer connections. Agriculture & Coffee: LACRA toured coffee seedling sites in Bong and discussed legislative amendments plus new investment interest in scaling Liberia’s coffee sector. Mining & Energy Investment Pipeline: Liberia announced LIMEC 2026 (Oct 28–29) to attract over US$3bn for mining and energy, as iron ore and renewables momentum builds. Trade & Customs: LRA pushed back on claims of high customs charges, saying Liberia’s import duty regime remains among the lowest in the subregion. Public Accountability on Drugs: A protest coalition demanded transparency over the US$19m cocaine seizure at Roberts International Airport, urging identities of linked parties be released. EU Sanctions Watch: The EU added more shipping, shadow-fleet and military-industrial links to Russia-related sanctions, including listings tied to entities operating across Liberia and other jurisdictions.