Drug Trafficking Crackdown: Spanish authorities say a Dutch cocaine kingpin used a Sierra Leone hideout to mastermind a record 30-ton shipment seized off West Africa, worth about $954m, renewing scrutiny of Sierra Leone’s role in transnational narcotics. Electricity Access & Power Trade: AfDB’s Mission 300 Progress Tracker (MapAfrica) is now monitoring electrification projects in real time, including the CLSG interconnection, with millions already connected and more households expected. World Bank Power Programme: The World Bank reports over 4,000km of transmission lines built across 15 West African countries under the West Africa Power Pool, boosting cross-border trade and electricity access for millions, including Sierra Leone. Agriculture Digital Push: Sierra Leone’s MAFS highlights the Feed Salone Agenda at a China dialogue, including e-vouchers for inputs and a geo-tagged Farmers Registry with IVR/call support to improve delivery and transparency. Agri-Value for Women: First Lady Fatima Bio donates food-processing equipment to women farmers and agro-processors to cut post-harvest losses and add value. Water Regulation: SLEWRC sets approved sachet water prices nationwide and warns of enforcement for overcharging or reducing the 500ml standard. Judiciary Health Facility: Construction begins on Sierra Leone’s first Judiciary Clinic in Freetown to support judges and court staff with modern care and facilities.