Infection Control Supply Push: Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health has started local production of infection prevention supplies under its National IPC Programme, targeting avoidable infections and maternal/child deaths; the first locally made items include liquid soap, hand sanitiser and liquid detergent for government hospitals and health facilities. Critical Minerals & Trade Leverage: The U.S. says it will use trade, investment and development tools as Sierra Leone negotiates a Critical Minerals Agreement, pointing to instruments like the MCC compact and DFC support tied to electricity-sector reforms and private generation. Mobile Money Fraud Plan: Sierra Leone’s ICT ministry is drafting a framework to tackle mobile money fraud and strengthen consumer protection, following a consultative workshop with sector leaders on coordinated prevention and response. Energy Upgrade Milestone: Sungrow has commissioned Sierra Leone’s RESPITE solar-plus-storage project, the country’s first major national-scale power generation connected to the grid in nearly a decade, with 35MWh storage. Local Market Construction: Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr launched construction of the King Jimmy Market in the CBD under the SURGE project, backed by EU and city council funding. Community Policing Boost: Kailahun District received five motorbikes to strengthen community policing and faster incident response through the Local Policing Partnership Board. Constitution Reform Debate: Chief Minister Dr David Moinina Sengeh defended the amended Constitution as inclusive and “state-of-the-art,” outlining five key features and the reform process. Mining & Community Development: A Sierra Leone-linked policy debate is resurfacing as Ghana discusses making mining community development obligations mandatory, citing Sierra Leone’s Mining and Minerals Development Act 2022 as a model. Regional Health Watch: WHO warned the DRC Ebola outbreak is “far from being under control,” moving faster than previous epidemics and risking spread—an issue for regional preparedness.