Mobile Money Security: Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation, with the National Communications Authority, convened a two-day workshop to build a national roadmap against mobile money fraud, bringing together regulators, operators, law enforcement, civil society and cybersecurity bodies. Anti-Corruption Tech: The Anti-Corruption Commission rolled out a revamped digital asset declaration platform, cutting completion to under 10 minutes and adding a mobile short code for easier access ahead of the 2026 exercise. Public Finance Transparency: BudgIT marked 15 years, saying its civic-tech tools have reached 22m people across Sierra Leone and other countries by simplifying budgets and tracking public spending. Health & Research: A Phase II trial of NV-387 oral gummies for Ebola (Bundibugyo) is expected to begin soon in DR Congo, with a local principal investigator appointed. Ebola Update: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has become the deadliest in its history, with 2,325 deaths and 4,945 confirmed cases reported. Education & Workforce: Health Ministry officials inspected $3.5m medical training projects in Freetown (Jui and Lakka) to expand in-country training capacity. Regional Skills Governance: ECOWAS ran a TVET capacity-building workshop in Conakry to improve management, quality and governance across member states. Higher Education Funding: Calls are growing for stronger government support for private universities, arguing they share national human-capital goals.