Energy Access & Power: New data says nearly 6 million Sierra Leoneans lacked electricity access in 2025, with coverage still low and rural gaps persisting. Government Delivery Push: President Bio’s “Year of Action and Accelerated Delivery” doubles down on measurable results—food, electricity, roads, health, education, and youth jobs—while warning officials that no one will be shielded from scrutiny. Food & Agriculture: Feed Salone is credited with rising rice output and school feeding now reaching over one million pupils, while a policy brief says the 5% rice import duty raised revenue but benefits to women farmers have been limited. Football Infrastructure: SLFA plans more artificial-turf facilities nationwide, including Lungi, after Leone Rock Premier League recognition for Babadi Kamara’s first year. Digital & Skills: A World Bank report highlights AI use in Sierra Leone classrooms via WhatsApp, and the government is also pushing trusted digital ID reforms. Mining & Anti-Corruption: Corruption Watch SL alleges assaults during anti-illegal mining sensitisation in Koinadugu, and a container theft case at Pademba Road Court is adjourned for procedural compliance. Regional Industry: ECOWAS convenes an automotive industry forum in Abuja to push industrial transformation and better policy implementation across West Africa. Lithium & EV Tech: ELEKTROS continues to market its Sierra Leone hard-rock lithium and proprietary EV charging patent to investors, citing growing global momentum.