Agribusiness & Trade: Sierra Leone is offering land for Russian coffee producers to cultivate locally, with the ambassador pitching direct coffee exports to Russia within 3–4 years. Energy Investment & Oil/Gas: A new push for Sierra Leone’s offshore oil and gas is gaining traction, with Shell reconnaissance, Eni evaluation permits, Marginal Energy’s $225m exploration commitment and FA Oil seismic work all pointing to a renewed Atlantic investment drive. Mining & Jobs: Marampa Mines is reportedly preparing to cut about 925 jobs as it restructures amid weak iron ore prices and high freight costs. Ports & Logistics: Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority reaffirmed support for the “Big Five Game Changers,” linking port upgrades and youth employment to trade facilitation and the Feed Salone agenda. Agriculture & Poultry: The agriculture minister toured major poultry investments, including hatchery operations and expanding layer capacity, as private capital scales up domestic production. Education & Inputs: A Bo B2B engagement connected smallholder farmers with input suppliers and agribusiness partners to improve access to quality inputs and markets. Fuel Costs: Citizens renewed calls for President Bio to cut fuel prices as transport costs squeeze traders and households. Cocoa Market: Cocoa prices remain volatile and elevated, with climate change flagged as a structural risk to West African yields and long-term supply.