SDG Progress Report: Liberia told the UN it’s accelerating SDG delivery through the ARREST Agenda despite donor shrinkage, debt pressure, and climate impacts. Investment & Industry: President Boakai hosted Fortescue’s chairman, signaling openness to credible investors in mining, agriculture, and the blue economy. Power & Infrastructure: EU’s Light Up Southeast began low-voltage installation in Buchanan’s Korean Farm Community, moving electrification from build-out to household distribution. Trade Facilitation: The Liberia Revenue Authority launched a new National Time Release Study, saying cargo clearance at Monrovia Freeport averages about 12 days—aiming to cut delays and costs. Security Sector Regulation: Alvina Security’s CEO urged stronger government oversight to weed out illegal operators and professionalize private security. Monrovia Waste Reform: MCC launched a PPP sanitation phase with 30 community-based and SME operators to shift from emergency cleanups to a sustainable model. Cocaine Case Watch: Monrovia City Court reserved ruling on whether to indict GLS manager Paul King in the US$19.2m cocaine case as political pressure grows over investigation transparency. Public Finance Oversight: A major PAC hearing set for July 15 will scrutinize how tax revenues moved through transitory accounts from 2018–2024. Agriculture & Jobs: CHAP Agro became among the first certified by Liberia’s Seed Development and Certification Agency, while ArcelorMittal Liberia certified 60 workers and plans wider training. Local Enforcement: Bong County ordered a crackdown on illegal foreign workers, directing residents to report undocumented employment. Energy Costs Signal: Petrol import parity in Nigeria jumped about 15% amid renewed Middle East tensions, a reminder of regional fuel price spillovers.