ECOWAS Logistics & Conference Push: Sierra Leone has commissioned the Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre and the ECOWAS Logistics Depot in Lungi, with President Bio calling the depot a strategic boost for peace support, humanitarian response, and rapid regional readiness. Regional Summit Readiness: The facilities are being readied for the 69th ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government meeting, with senior officials inspecting venues and Parliament’s Speaker backing the legislative work needed to domesticate regional protocols. Parliament Oversight: A parliamentary committee has summoned Sierra Leone News Agency (SLENA) management over operations and finances, noting budget approval but no procurement funds released, while highlighting expanded correspondent coverage. Digital & Creative Industry: AI is being positioned as a creative assistant for Sierra Leone’s music industry, while a Sierra Leonean cybersecurity researcher abroad plans to return with drone forensics and AI-driven investigation skills. Agribusiness Deal: Sierra Leone and Korea signed a $5.6m rice production agreement to modernise seed, irrigation, and processing in Kambia under the Feed Salone agenda. Fuel Price Relief: NPRA says fuel subsidies remain in effect (15–31 July 2026) to keep regulated petrol and diesel pump prices below market levels. Health Infrastructure Support: China donated ICT equipment to support a 600-bed hospital project now over 90% complete.