Elections & Governance: The Liberian Senate confirmed Jonathan K. Weedor as Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC), clearing the way for him to lead into the 2029 cycle, with one dissenting vote raising lingering caution over electoral independence. Transport & Environment: Liberia’s EPA, with UNEP and UNDP, wrapped a validation workshop on cleaner fuels and vehicle strategies, aiming to cut emissions as the vehicle fleet grows fast. Cybersecurity: Liberia’s “Cyber Warriors” team is among 12 West African squads competing in Accra’s ECOWAS cybersecurity hackathon, building defenses against ransomware and other cybercrime. Fisheries & Trade: NaFAA’s chief concluded a Morocco visit to strengthen fisheries cooperation, safety at sea, training, and value-add plans, with a July 2026 cooperation agreement expected. Digital Tax Modernization: Liberia Revenue Authority and South Korea’s tax service signed three agreements to boost tax compliance and digital transformation, including information exchange and recovery of tax claims. Health Data & Rights: Human Rights Watch renewed scrutiny of US-Liberia health aid terms, alleging surveillance access and pathogen-sample conditions that could jeopardize privacy and rights. Skills & Jobs: River Gee Technical College in southeastern Liberia graduated its first 203 students, positioning TVET as market-driven workforce development. Wildlife Enforcement: EU-supported taskforces seized 735kg of pangolin scales in Liberia, arresting suspects and pointing to wider trafficking networks. Public Safety: Residents in Monrovia’s Lakpazee Zoo Road community report flooding linked to a road lacking drainage, highlighting how infrastructure design can quickly become a tech-and-safety issue.