Drug War, Due Process: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai told the nation his administration will enforce Liberia’s laws “without fear or favor,” amid debate over major narcotics cases and calls for fair, independent prosecutions. Supreme Court, Banking Accountability: Liberia’s Supreme Court ordered Ecobank Liberia to pay US$250,000 to former LISGIS deputy boss Wilmot Smith over mishandling and disclosure of confidential LISGIS banking information, while also ordering two individuals to pay US$50,000 each. Anti-Drug Institutions Under Scrutiny: Justice Minister N. Oswald Tweh vowed relentless action against drug traffickers, but lawmakers and officials warned that suspensions and destruction of seized drugs won’t be enough without convictions and stronger case-building. Forestry Fraud Verdict: The Supreme Court upheld convictions in a long-running US$6m forestry permits fraud case, sentencing five former officials and ordering US$10,000 fines each. Transport Costs, Food Prices: Rising fares on the Ganta–Monrovia route are pushing up costs for commuters and traders, with fears this will feed into higher food prices. Extractives Transparency: LEITI and Germany’s GIZ renewed partnership efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability in Liberia’s extractive sector. Yellow Machines Skills Push: Liberia’s Yellow Machine Program begins recruiting and testing heavy equipment operators in Bong County, shifting focus to long-term maintenance and workforce capacity.