Severe Weather in Freetown: NDMA has launched a flood preparedness campaign across flood-prone communities in Freetown, urging residents to stop dumping waste into drains and waterways as heavy rains continue. Storm Aftermath: Reports of severe overnight storms also highlighted how quickly extreme weather can damage homes and power lines, with residents urged to stay alert and follow safety guidance. Fuel Storage & Resilience: An Op-Ed spotlights Sierra Leone’s fuel storage capacity as a key, often overlooked infrastructure need for economic growth and resilience, arguing that energy reliability underpins transport, trade and everyday services. ECOWAS Vision 2050 Push: ECOWAS and SLAJ held a Vision 2050 popularisation event in Sierra Leone, focusing on sustainable development and public awareness of regional programmes. Ocean Action Funding: Global leaders announced $6.4bn in ocean commitments at the Our Ocean Conference, with emphasis on climate resilience and sustainable fisheries—relevant to West Africa’s blue economy. Energy Sector Collaboration: AEC and SPE Africa signed an MoU to boost technical collaboration for sustainable, bankable energy projects. Tourism Regulation: Noise pollution rules along Lumley Beach were set for stricter enforcement, with music cut off by 2:00 a.m. Climate Science at UN Talks: Sierra Leone is among countries backing “Friends of Science” to keep UN climate decisions grounded in best available science.