Flooding in Makeni: Heavy rains triggered serious flash flooding on Tuesday, September 1, overwhelming drainage and disrupting roads and businesses across key routes like Lunsar Road, Yikes Area, Agriculture Road and Azzolini Highway. Waste & health risks in Freetown: A report from Waterloo dumpsite (Bomeh) describes hazardous working conditions and lack of protective gear for waste workers, highlighting ongoing environmental responsibility gaps. Climate-resilient development finance: Sierra Leone’s government approved about US$73.8m for affordable housing, climate-resilient agriculture, food security and jobs, including a BADEA loan for Shelter Afrique shares and an AfDB-funded rice agro-industrial processing zone. Local mineral value addition: Sierra Leone called at Africa Oil Week 2026 for shifting from exporting raw minerals to local processing and stronger regional value chains. Child marriage push at the UN: First Lady Fatima Bio arrived in New York to present a draft UN resolution to end child, early and forced marriage. Port oversight & upgrades: SLPHA transferred $19m to government over three years and reported berth upgrades plus new patrol vehicles to strengthen safety at Queen Elizabeth II Quay. Wildlife protection: NPAA warns of growing threats to Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary. Education & digital learning: Partners reviewed the Pikin Tab Programme with a goal to reach about 4,000 schools by 2030, focusing on teacher capacity, ownership and sustainability. Environmental peacebuilding training: ICPNC staff returned from a China seminar on environmental emergency response and peacebuilding, pledging knowledge-sharing with communities.