Wildlife Enforcement: An EU-supported National Wildlife Crime Taskforce seized 735.5kg of pangolin scales, arresting two suspects and warning the trafficking network may stretch across West Africa to Asian markets. TVET & Agribusiness Skills: Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Technical and Higher Education held talks on TVET reform, including modernising curricula and linking training institutions with agribusiness through partnerships like the BIO VET project and a planned Centre of Excellence in Agriculture. Infrastructure Finance: Liberia secured US$125m from the World Bank for energy, digital integration and road connectivity—an example of how regional infrastructure funding can unlock power and connectivity. Energy for Rural Jobs: PI-CREF and partners commissioned an Integrated Energy Centre in Fogbo Village to expand renewable power, skills and entrepreneurship in rural communities. Telecom Investment: Sierra Leone’s telecom sector has attracted over US$400m since 2021, with more districts on fibre backbone and improved service quality. Environment & Reforestation: Orange Sierra Leone and Tacugama planted 5,000 trees at Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary for World Environment Day. Public Health Facilities: Pujehun residents renewed calls for a mortuary facility, citing high costs and delays when bodies must be transported to Bo. Governance & Trade: Parliament launched an investigation into “Musa Dollar” over alleged illegal fees and government contracts, including cargo tracking charges and electronic cash register procurement.