Public Health & Digital Systems: NPHA and GOAL launched a digital overhaul of Sierra Leone’s epidemic response, starting with modern digital contact tracing and a roadmap to speed up outbreak detection and reduce delays. Port & Governance: Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh warned police at Freetown’s Queen Elizabeth II Quay against demanding bribes from truck drivers during the port decongestion drive. Climate-Resilient Development: Cabinet approved about US$73.8m in financing to boost affordable housing, climate-resilient agriculture, food security, and jobs for farmers. Child Marriage at the UN: First Lady Fatima Maada Bio arrived in New York to push a UN General Assembly resolution for an International Day to end child, early and forced marriage on November 27. Flooding & Extreme Weather: Heavy rains triggered serious flash flooding in Makeni, disrupting roads and livelihoods and renewing calls for stronger drainage and storm preparedness. Wildlife & Land Protection: NPAA warned of growing threats to Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting pressure on protected habitats. Local Minerals Value-Add: Sierra Leone urged a shift to local mineral processing and domestic value addition at Africa Oil Week 2026, pushing for regional value chains. Women’s Finance: AfDB and AXIAN launched a digital finance programme to expand access to funding and training for 34,000 women-led enterprises across Africa. Health Security in the Region: DRC’s Ebola response is at a tipping point, with insecurity and mobility complicating efforts to stop the worst outbreak in history.