Ebola Update: DR Congo’s confirmed Ebola cases have surged past 1,000, reaching 1,003 with 254 deaths, as health teams intensify surveillance and prevention across Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu. Climate Finance: The IMF has approved about $211.5m for Sierra Leone under its Resilience and Sustainability Facility to help the country withstand climate-related shocks, alongside an immediate $31.7m disbursement from its Extended Credit Facility review. Agriculture Jobs: The World Bank approved a $40m IDA grant for Sierra Leone’s Sustainable Agricultural Value-chains Intensification for Growth (SAVIG) project, aiming to boost productivity, private investment and jobs in key value chains. Flood Preparedness: Sierra Leone’s NDMA has launched a public awareness campaign in flood-prone Freetown communities, urging residents to stop dumping waste into drains and waterways to reduce rainy-season flooding. Sanitation Push: Freetown’s Deputy Mayor Kweku Lisk urged residents to adopt responsible waste disposal, saying behaviour change is crucial to tackling the city’s sanitation and flooding problems. Renewables & Energy: VP Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh highlighted energy gains, including rising electricity access and solar expansion, while also pointing to new investment momentum. Inclusive Climate Adaptation: SLAPWA is calling for persons with albinism to be included in national climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction plans, warning of rising UV risks. Regional Development Finance: EBID welcomed AfDB as its first institutional shareholder, with AfDB committing $30m equity and a $70m long-term line of credit, including support for renewable energy across West Africa.