African Atlantic Gas Pipeline Milestone: ECOWAS Heads of State signed the Intergovernmental Agreement for the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline in Freetown/Lungi, backing a nearly 6,900km corridor to move up to 30 billion cubic metres of gas yearly from Nigeria through 13 coastal countries to Morocco and onward to Europe—an energy push framed as regional integration and “sustainable development.” Road Safety Push: Sierra Leone’s Road Safety Authority chief James Bagie Bio reaffirmed the country’s commitment to cut road deaths and serious injuries by 2030 after UN adoption of a global road safety political declaration. Pandemic Preparedness Review: Sierra Leone’s National Public Health Agency began the Year One Annual Implementation Review of the Pandemic Fund Project in Bo, focusing on early warning, surveillance, wildlife surveillance, and One Health risk communication. Maritime Law for Cleaner Shipping: Sierra Leone’s Marine and Blue Economy minister Adegboyega Oyetola urged judges to prepare for new maritime disputes tied to autonomous ships, digital shipping, and pollution/ environmental liability as the region moves toward cleaner transport. Anti-Corruption, Cross-Border Crime: EFCC chair Ola Olukoyede called for stronger regional cooperation among anti-corruption institutions to tackle terrorism financing and illicit financial flows. Local Market Readiness: NASSIT inspected the Sewa Grounds Market in Freetown, with traders nearly fully secured and remaining work on snag items—plus action needed against unauthorized street trading.