Maritime Governance: Ghana has taken over leadership of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) Board of Governors, pledging stronger governance and fixes for infrastructure and funding gaps after Sierra Leone’s two-year tenure. Skills & Industry Link: Sierra Leone’s TVET overhaul is underway as the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education pushes training to match agriculture, mining, infrastructure, energy, tourism and technology needs. Power for Growth: The World Bank approved US$60m for Sierra Leone to expand electricity via solar home systems, mini-grids and other off-grid renewables under Mission 300/DARES, targeting rural households, schools and businesses. Agribusiness Output: Sierra Leone’s rice production rose 4.2% in 2025 to 1.44m tonnes, reaching 73% self-sufficiency, driven by expanded areas and higher yields. Finance Access: RCBank opened a new branch in Kambia to bring banking closer to traders and SMEs in a key border trading hub. Fuel Pressure: Sierra Leone Labour Congress urged NPRA to cut retail fuel prices and adjust the pricing formula to reflect global crude declines. Maritime Security: EU support delivered two RHIBs and forensic kits to strengthen Sierra Leone Navy patrols against illegal fishing and trafficking. Drug Trade Claim: Former minister Sylvia Blyden released video and statements alleging a German cocaine shipment container originated from Sierra Leone.