Affordable Housing Deal: Sierra Leone signs an MoU with So Afri Loge in Dakar to build affordable homes for civil and public servants, with land and tax incentives and a push to move quickly to a joint venture agreement. Telecom Investment: The government says Sierra Leone has attracted over $400m in telecom investment since 2021, boosting fibre backbone coverage, network reach, and service quality, with 5G rollout in view. Agriculture Border Security: The Ministry of Agriculture receives motorbikes, diagnostic tools, computers and printers to strengthen surveillance at Freetown Port, Lungi Airport, Gbalamuya and Jendema border posts. Energy & Power Access: Sierra Leone’s electricity progress is echoed by regional momentum as AfDB tracks Mission 300 electrification, including the CLSG interconnection project extending access to thousands of households. Mining & Industry Linkages: Sierra Leone joins SPIEF 2026 discussions on critical minerals and rare earths, stressing local content, value addition and industrialization. Public Safety Upgrade: Sierra Leone Police prepares to commission three projects, including a new divisional HQ at Masingbi and a modern forensic lab at TOCU. Trade Push: Business leaders are urged to join the maiden Nigeria–Sierra Leone Trade Fair in Freetown (July 27–Aug 9, 2026) to expand market access for Made-in-Nigeria goods. Ebola Update: WHO reports Ebola cases in the DRC revised down to 344, with travel-linked precautions and contact tracing underway.