Higher Education Reform: Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Technical and Higher Education has met Tertiary Education Commission staff to strengthen higher education quality assurance and push clear short-, medium- and long-term action plans. Media Oversight: A parliamentary committee summoned Sierra Leone News Agency (SLENA) to review operations, finances, reporting, and reform progress, after noting procurement funding delays. Youth & Culture: The EU-Sierra Leone Youth Policy Dialogue and Music Event put young people at the centre of decision-making, with creative performances highlighting youth talent and aspirations. Music & Tech: Sierra Leone’s music industry is turning to AI as an ethical creative assistant—boosting production and reach while protecting originality and performers’ identities. Sports Tourism: Government unveiled a Community Beach Sports Tourism Initiative to link beach football and volleyball with cleaner, safer coastlines and community environmental action. Regional Integration: ECOWAS leaders opened a key meeting in Freetown calling for unity, reforms, and tangible benefits for citizens. Travel & Mobility: Jamaica announced visa-free entry for Sierra Leoneans, while Sierra Leone’s exclusion from South Africa’s 2026 visa-free list remains a setback for travellers. Digital Skills: Rokel Commercial Bank ran a cybersecurity and digital financial empowerment programme in Freetown, urging communities to stay vigilant in the digital age.