Lithium & Conflict in the Sahel: A new report warns that the rush for lithium supply in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad and Nigeria is increasingly entangled with insurgency and cross-border smuggling, driven by weak governance. Energy Costs: Sierra Leone tops an African comparison for residential electricity prices, with households paying about 22.8 US cents per kWh—raising pressure on already stretched families. Constitutional Tech & Governance: Sierra Leone’s Constitution (Amendment) Bill dispute is headed to the Supreme Court over what “two-thirds of MPs” means for passage, with ILRAJ raising red flags about how the threshold was applied. Ebola Watch (Regional): WHO says the DRC Ebola outbreak is moving faster than any previous one and could become the deadliest on record; WHO also recommends a Phase III trial of an Ebola vaccine for Bundibugyo virus. Cyber & Fraud Tools: Orange Sierra Leone launches a scam alert and fraud reporting platform, while Parliament pushes cybersecurity and anti-disinformation measures through CPA Africa. Agriculture Digital Access: The Ministry of Agriculture is upgrading an IVR platform so farmers can reach officials faster and cheaper, supporting the Feed Salone Agenda. Education Tech Expansion: Sierra Leone targets 751 tech-enabled schools, adding 278 in six months and planning 203 more by year-end. Investment Pipeline: Sierra Leone steps up project preparation for WAIIS 2026, aiming for bankable, investor-ready proposals. Mining & Minerals: De Beers is reportedly up for sale amid pressure from lab-grown diamonds, reviving scrutiny of conflict-diamond legacies tied to Sierra Leone’s civil war.