ECOWAS Summit Readiness: President Bio inspected the Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre in Lungi, touring the venue and adjoining hotel as preparations intensify for the 2026 ECOWAS Heads of State Summit. Fuel Price Relief: NPRA says Sierra Leone’s government subsidy is keeping regulated petrol and diesel pump prices stable for 15–31 July 2026, with the authority urging the public to report overcharging. Digital Finance & Inclusion: Rokel Bank MD Dr. Walton Gilpin will deliver a special lecture at IPAM on digital trust, customer relationship management, and financial inclusion. Roads for Livelihoods: NaCSA has started rehabilitating the Njama–Manor feeder road in Moyamba to cut travel time and boost access for farmers, traders, and schoolchildren. Skills & Jobs: A Sierra Leone farming programme is helping amputees learn sustainable agriculture and start small commercial plots. Creative Industry Push: Actors Guild Sierra Leone met Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr to explore partnerships in arts, tourism promotion, youth empowerment, and public awareness. Connectivity Upgrade: CSquared added capacity to the 2Africa West cable to strengthen regional internet resilience. Regional Trade Support: NEPC urged ECOWAS trade promotion network members to find sustainable funding for activities. Education Funding: FIFA and Global Citizen announced new grants totaling $60m raised so far, including support for Sierra Leone as part of education access efforts.