Liberia Drug Probe: President Joseph Boakai has suspended Peter Malcolm King (NOCAL board member and CEO of GLS Menzies Warehouse) over the US$19.2m Roberts International Airport cocaine seizure, while the Witness Protection Agency says persons of interest must cooperate or face involuntary measures. Airport Case Details: New email correspondence reviewed by the Daily Observer raises questions about the shipment’s weight correction and the chain of custody before authorities took custody. Health Policy: Boakai welcomed the Liberia Health Equity Fund bill for Universal Health Coverage, with plans for a national health insurance system and a fiscal transition involving LRA and NASSCORP. Power & Energy: Liberia signed an MOU with AfriLight Energy for a 50MW solar plant with battery storage, and LEC’s expansion plans for Buchanan drew a public hearing after nearly four decades without reliable electricity. Anti-Corruption: Liberia was elected to represent West Africa on AAACA’s Executive Committee, boosting cross-border cooperation against corruption. GBV Support: CHI, LAPS and AFELL trained institutions to improve survivor-centered services and referral systems. Youth & Sports: Hundreds attended Liberia’s SRHR Youth Jamboree, and a European delegation began assessing a youth academy partnership for Cluj Academy Liberia. Mining & Jobs: ArcelorMittal Liberia says it is transitioning 56 trained artisans into full-time roles, while lawmakers in Nimba push for scrutiny of AML’s mineral development obligations. Regional Health Alert: WHO reports DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has topped 1,000 cases in its first month, driven by spread into urban areas.