Cable Car Standoff: Freetown’s $92.3m 3.6km solar-powered cable car is technically cleared and ready for build, but Cabinet approval has stalled for over two years, threatening a faster commute between Government Wharf and Kissy Ferry Terminal. Waste Management Reform: Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau are validating UNEP-backed waste framework reforms, pushing for stronger laws, better coordination and inclusion of informal waste workers. Jobs & Livelihoods: Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister Sengeh says the country has already hit President Bio’s 500,000 jobs target, arguing the figure includes private sector and community employment, not just direct government hiring. Power & Mini-Grids: Renewable investor All On put $5m into PowerGen to expand mini-grids in Nigeria, with PowerGen also operating in Sierra Leone—highlighting regional momentum for cleaner, more reliable electricity. Palm Oil Processing Boost: Proparco finalised a $20m package to expand Jolaks Manufacturing’s palm oil refinery in Freetown, adding biomass power and deeper links to smallholder farmers. Gold Market Governance: Sierra Leone’s Finance Minister met Ghana’s GoldBod leadership as seven countries study the model for centralised gold regulation and better mineral revenue management. Oil Revenue Focus: Sierra Leone’s NRA commissioner held talks with oil marketing companies on improving petroleum volume reporting, payment reconciliation and compliance, noting petroleum drives over half of NRA revenue but underperforms. Constitutional & Land Disputes: Legal debate continues as the President refers a constitutional amendment petition to the Supreme Court, while the Lands Minister challenges reliance on the 1881 Conveyancing Act in Sierra Leone land ownership discussions. Education & Labour: Academic staff in Sierra Leone begin an indefinite nationwide strike over conditions of service and salary demands.