Renewable Power Push: The World Bank approved US$60m for Sierra Leone to expand electricity access through clean, distributed renewable energy under the DARES/DARES-style push, targeting solar home systems and mini-grids to reach rural and underserved communities and power more than 1.2 million people. Coastal Rights Under Pressure: Sierra Leone’s Human Rights Commission, with partners, held talks on protecting coastal fishing communities, warning that environmental degradation and weak governance are now a human rights issue affecting food, health, education, and clean environment, with concerns including child labour and discrimination. Freetown Water Upgrade: Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr inspected a solar-powered water kiosk in Pamronkoh, part of the city’s drive to improve safe water access in underserved areas under her “Transform Freetown” agenda. Heat Costs for Cities: A new global report using Freetown as a case study says extreme heat already cuts city GDP and hits women in informal work hardest, calling for urgent city-level solutions. Maritime Security Boost: The EU donated two RHIBs and forensic kits to Sierra Leone’s Navy to strengthen patrols against piracy, illegal fishing, and trafficking. Health Facility Cleanliness: Sierra Leone’s Health Ministry launched a nationwide monthly cleaning exercise for hospitals and health centres, starting in Koidu, to improve sanitation and patient care conditions. Environmental Awareness Walk: Dr. Ibrahim Bangura joined an Environmental Awareness Walk 2026 to plant trees and urge climate action aligned with World Environment Day themes.