Ebola Alert: A new Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in the DRC’s Ituri province is spreading fast, with WHO and Africa CDC racing to contain a rare Bundibugyo strain as suspected cases rise and health workers face distrust and attacks. Carbon & Biodiversity: A Sierra Leone study in Gola Rainforest finds REDD+ carbon financing can also boost wildlife soundscapes, adding a practical case for protecting forests as living ecosystems. World Environment Day: EPA Sierra Leone rolls out a week of “Climate Action” events, including a youth excursion, poetry for School Nature Clubs, a Freetown “Green Run,” and coastal clean-up and anti–illegal sand mining engagements in Lakka and Sussex. Mangroves & Livelihoods: Mangrove loss is pushing oyster harvesters—especially women—into deeper, riskier waters as coastal degradation threatens food security. Clean Energy for Rural Businesses: Geres launches a four-year rural clean power project (E4B) to expand renewable electricity for small businesses and cooperatives, targeting women and youth entrepreneurs. Sustainable Transport Push: Government unveils 50 electric vehicles for a youth ride-hailing-style programme, while Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority joins a UN-backed effort to align helmet and speed-limit laws with global standards. Climate Accountability: Sierra Leone is named among countries supporting a UN General Assembly resolution to operationalize the ICJ climate advisory opinion, strengthening the idea that climate protection is a legal duty.