Fuel Pricing Watch: Sierra Leone’s NPRA is set to announce new petrol, diesel and kerosene pump prices on Monday, after months of subsidies and public anger over delays even as global oil prices fall. Maritime Skills & Blue Economy: Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has pledged to reposition the Regional Maritime University as a globally competitive training hub after the graduation of 417 professionals, with focus areas including marine engineering, ports and shipping logistics. Electricity for Growth: The World Bank has approved US$60m for Sierra Leone under DARES/Mission 300 to expand clean, distributed power via solar home systems and mini-grids, targeting rural households, schools, health facilities and businesses. TVET Overhaul: Sierra Leone’s NCTVE has launched a major push to align technical and vocational education with industry needs, with the private sector central to skills training. Rice Supply Boost: Sierra Leone recorded a 4.2% rise in 2025 rice output to 1.44m metric tonnes and 73% self-sufficiency, driven by expanded farming and higher yields. Border Trade Finance: RCBank opened a new branch in Kambia to improve access to accounts, transfers and credit for traders and SMEs in the cross-border hub. Industry & Tech Policy: Experts at a West Africa telecoms summit say rapid AI adoption will raise demand for resilient connectivity and cybersecurity—key for operators and infrastructure planning. Water Access Data: A new global map highlights how safely managed drinking water remains out of reach for billions, underscoring the infrastructure gap facing low-income countries.