Port & Shipping: Liberia’s National Port Authority says the Freeport of Monrovia handled the CMA CGM Springs, the largest container vessel ever to berth there, discharging about 3,000 containers in two days and citing faster turnaround as proof of rising port capacity. Maritime Safety & Compliance: A separate report on the MSC ELSA 3 sinking argues there’s a gap between “paper” certification and real operational safety, while another story says three US-strike-hit tankers near Oman had prior detentions, sanctions, or classification problems. Energy & Power: The World Bank signed US$125m for Liberia, including US$57m for renewable energy and grid reliability upgrades under RESPITE, and Greenville is set to get electricity after 30+ years as EU-backed works near completion. TVET & Skills: AITB will run a two-day TVET capacity-building workshop in Monrovia to align training with labor market needs, focusing on licensing, quality assurance, and industry partnerships. Agribusiness & Jobs: Liberia’s coffee revival gets a major boost via a US$60m public-private concession with JR Farms, while ArcelorMittal Liberia hires 56 young artisans full-time after training in Yekepa. Fisheries & Blue Economy: NaFAA and Morocco are advancing fisheries cooperation, with a July 2026 cooperation agreement expected. Governance & Integrity: Liberia launches its first National Integrity Index to measure public sector integrity and accountability annually. Transport Environment: EPA and partners validate a cleaner fuels and vehicle strategy push, targeting emissions and vehicle standards as Liberia’s fleet grows.