Freetown Sanitation Rules: Freetown City Council has set a standardized price list for “Dorti Mus Go” waste collection, capping what approved operators can charge—households pay up to Le10 for 25kg, Le15 for 50kg, Le30 for 120kg, and Le80 for 300kg, while businesses face higher caps—aimed at cutting arbitrary fees and improving urban cleanliness. Urban Climate Jobs: PI-CREF and Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr’s team reviewed progress on the Freetown Tree Town initiative, including green jobs and wider community participation, with a next phase targeting Sierra Leone’s first municipal carbon credit programme ahead of a September 2026 deadline. Clean Cooking Roadmap: Sierra Leone is moving to advance its National Clean Cooking Roadmap through a strategic workshop, pushing for practical steps to reduce household energy risks and emissions. Education With Data: The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education signed an MoU with J-PAL Africa to strengthen evidence-based education decisions, including improving the school subsidy programme and building data capacity. Labour Standards Push: Employment Minister Mohamed Rahman Swaray met the ILO Director-General in Geneva to deepen cooperation on labour reforms and “decent work,” highlighting Sierra Leone’s recent national labour conference and social dialogue. IMF Watch: The IMF says Sierra Leone’s reforms are stabilising the economy, but warns revenue weakness and rising external pressures could strain progress.