Press Freedom Push: The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) is urging a dedicated chapter in the new Constitution to strengthen freedom of expression and protect media independence from interference. Urban Climate & Waste-to-Energy: Freetown City Council is scaling biodigesters across communities, turning organic waste into biogas for generators and cold rooms—aiming to cut fuel costs and improve sanitation. Water Supply Disruption: Guma Valley Water Company announced a temporary shutdown of Freetown’s main supply for urgent pipeline repairs, with restoration targeted the same evening. Port Decongestion Crackdown: Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh warned police at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay against demanding bribes from truck drivers, stressing discipline and zero cash-for-exit practices. Agribusiness Finance for Rice: Sierra Leone is seeking a US$100m commitment from EBID for a wider US$500m West Africa Rice Investment Facility, building on Feed Salone irrigation, processing and market infrastructure. Land & Carbon Rights Concern: A rights-focused report flags community land access and benefit-sharing risks tied to a Tonkolili–Port Loko forestry carbon project, questioning how “degraded lands” are defined and how locals are informed. Education Infrastructure: Eastern Technical University has started construction of a new postgraduate complex and plans an ICT training and innovation hub to boost research and digital skills. Women in Peacekeeping Mobility: The RSLAF commissioned 70 women as certified military drivers after an all-female training programme supported by UN Women and the Elsie Initiative Fund.