Liberia Justice Shake-Up: President Boakai removed Justice Minister Oswald Tweh and Solicitor General Augustine Fayiah as the $336M cocaine case moves forward, appointing Betty Lamin-Blamo as Minister of Justice and Abrahim Boimah Sillah as Solicitor General—raising fresh questions about timing and prosecution readiness. NEC Electoral Modernization: The National Elections Commission launched a 2026–2030 Strategic Plan with a US$75M budget focus on institutional reform, digital transformation, and public confidence ahead of the 2029 elections. CBL Credit Boost: Liberia’s Central Bank rolled out an Enhanced Collateral Registry to digitize movable and immovable property registration, aiming to expand secured lending and improve access to finance. Education Scholarships: The University of Liberia signed a partnership expected to fund 97% of online tuition for 200+ students via Luxembourg’s EBU, plus new study-abroad pathways. Agritech for Food Security: CARI unveiled new technologies and research findings to help farmers raise productivity and cut reliance on imports. Health & Care: Former lab chimpanzees at Humane World for Animals Liberia received full “head-to-toe” medical checks, including dental care and heart/lung assessments. Regional Tech in Conservation: A drone-based training push across African nature reserves is bringing protected-area technicians hands-on skills in modern wildlife protection tools. Ebola Watch (DRC): Congo’s Ebola outbreak is worsening, with reported cases and deaths climbing toward record levels and renewed emphasis on surveillance, labs, treatment, and vaccination.