African Atlantic Gas Pipeline: ECOWAS leaders signed the Intergovernmental Agreement for the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline in Freetown/Lungi, backing a 6,900km corridor to move up to 30bcm of gas annually from Nigeria through 13 West African countries to Morocco and onward to Europe—an energy and industrial integration push that also raises security and cross-border coordination questions. ECOWAS Integration Agenda: The bloc also reaffirmed plans to launch the ECO single currency in 2027 and approved new ECOWAS appointments for the 2026–2030 term, keeping regional governance and investment momentum in focus. Sierra Leone Host Infrastructure: Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh clarified that the reported US$124m ECOWAS hosting figure is meant for lasting facilities—an international conference centre, hotel and presidential villas—aimed at boosting future conference and summit capacity. Aviation & Connectivity: Sierra Leone’s ECOWAS summit period saw 2,367 commercial passengers handled smoothly, signaling growing operational capacity for regional travel. Maritime Justice Readiness: Maritime stakeholders flagged upcoming disputes tied to autonomous ships and digital shipping, urging courts and institutions to prepare as legal and liability questions evolve. Local Business & Markets: NASSIT inspected readiness for the Sewa Grounds Market in Freetown, with traders largely secured and construction snag items mostly addressed.