Port & Logistics Pressure: Sierra Leone Labour Congress says congestion at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay is an economic emergency and is pushing for faster completion of Kent Harbour/Gento Port to cut delays for importers and traders. Fuel & Power Costs: Government increased petrol and diesel pump prices nationwide, while BEL warned of possible load shedding tonight due to high demand and limited supply—both risks for transport and business operating costs. Agribusiness Value Chain: Jolaks Manufacturing secured $20m financing to expand palm oil refining, aiming to strengthen demand for smallholder crude palm oil. Food Security in Schools: WFP and Government launched the 2026/27 home-grown school feeding programme with 1 million kg of locally sourced rice for over 250,000 pupils. Land & Construction Governance: Lands Ministry unveiled land reform steps—digital records, stronger development controls, decentralized planning, and formal title registration—to reduce disputes and improve safety. Water Regulation: NWRMA stepped up enforcement against unregistered raw water abstraction, targeting mining, farms, hotels and other users. Digital Rights & Skills: WoME-SL raised cyberstalking law concerns with the Human Rights Commission, while Sierra Leone’s youth employment strategy and KOAFEC talks highlighted digital skills and transformation. Investment Pipeline: Sierra Leone will host the West Africa Integration and Investment Summit (17–18 Nov) to convert deals across energy, minerals, agribusiness and digital connectivity.