Flood & Urban Risk: Severe rains have triggered flash flooding in Freetown, killing three people after a wall collapsed at Metchem and leaving over 300 homes flooded in Juba; hundreds are displaced and two children remain missing, with contaminated water sources raising public health fears. Public Service Digital Reform: Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Information rolled out digital reforms for the civil service, including biometric/GPS attendance monitoring and automated performance appraisals, alongside an expanded TVET agenda. Mobile Money Fraud Crackdown: Parliament pressed authorities and operators over rising cyber-enabled mobile money scams; Communications Minister Salima Bah says criminals are using fake WhatsApp accounts, cloned profiles and impersonation, prompting calls for a clearer action plan. Mining Compliance Clarification: The Ministry of Mines and the National Minerals Agency said JM Mining’s large-scale licence application lapsed because statutory conditions weren’t met, correcting claims of licence withdrawal. Cleaner Fuel Standards: NPRA, UNEP and ECOWAS partners concluded a workshop committing to strengthen fuel quality rules and cut vehicle emissions as Sierra Leone moves toward regional cleaner fuel and vehicle standards. Energy & Power: Sungrow commissioned a 35MWh solar-plus-storage project, Sierra Leone’s first national-scale grid-connected power project in nearly a decade. Health Watch (Ebola): Congo’s Ebola outbreak is reported to be spreading about five times faster than earlier outbreaks at the same stage, driven by delayed detection and overwhelmed surveillance. Trade Policy: China’s embassy says Sierra Leone could benefit from China’s zero-tariff policy and Green Channel 2.0 as bilateral trade grows.