Drug Bust: Liberia seized nearly four tonnes of cocaine in Duazon, Margibi County—valued at about US$317.7m—arresting two foreign nationals and several others, as officials say the haul points to an “organised, sophisticated, complex and well-funded” trafficking network. Justice & Accountability: A separate cocaine case tied to Roberts International Airport appears procedurally stuck after a City Court preliminary ruling, raising fears the defendant may not be indicted in the coming term. Telecom & Governance: The Liberia Telecommunications Authority says it is pushing cheaper data and digital growth while denying corruption allegations linked to the International Gateway Monitoring System. Judiciary Reform: Liberia’s Chief Justice announced annual performance-based awards for judges and magistrates to improve speed, integrity, and discipline. Housing Tensions: National Housing Authority workers protested demanding the removal of Managing Director Florence Geegbae over alleged civil service violations and stalled housing delivery. Tech & Education: NASSCORP commissioned an Innovation Lab at Margibi University, and Liberia’s Tech Summit crowned Lantern to represent the country at the Startup World Cup. Politics: Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung warned that hatred, misinformation, and division are weakening Liberia. Regional Health Watch: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 1,000 deaths, spreading far faster than the 2014–2016 epidemic. Travel Deal: Etihad and Air Peace signed an interline agreement connecting 20 destinations, including Monrovia.