Solar & Faith-Based Community Service: AEL, with Generosity Pledge International and D4G, launched a Gospel Solar Lights push for 2,000 church leaders, pairing light distribution with a call for a 40-day “Keep Liberia Clean and Green” stewardship campaign. Anti-Drugs & Accountability: Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor was charged with cocaine trafficking, conspiracy, and money laundering after being stopped at Roberts International Airport, escalating Liberia’s politically sensitive narcotics case. Telecoms & Digital Connectivity: The Liberia Telecommunications Authority adopted new Satellite Communications Guidelines, urging global satellite investors to explore Liberia as a more predictable regulatory destination. Business Regulation Concerns: Ganta business leaders in Nimba raised alarms that Commerce inspectors are operating without formal government payroll status, warning it could weaken consumer-good inspections and fuel corruption. Education Support for Families in Prison: Prison Fellowship Liberia launched “Promise Path,” funding tuition and supplies for 525 children of incarcerated parents across nine counties. Revenue Watch: CENTAL welcomed reports that LRA exceeded its 2026 domestic revenue target, urging transparency on how extra funds are spent. Mining Workforce Pipeline: Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) is engaging Liberia’s Education Ministry to adapt its NextGen programmes to build future mining and natural-resources talent. Energy Regulation: LERC rejected LIBENERGY’s tariff reconsideration but set the approved US$0.22/kWh rate to take effect on Nov. 1, 2026. Maritime & Shipping Risk: Reports linked to the Strait of Hormuz show oil flows surged during the US-Iran MoU period, while ongoing attacks keep shipping risk high.