Commonwealth Games Boost: The British High Commission in Freetown sent best wishes to Team Sierra Leone in Glasgow, where 24 athletes are competing, including Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr’s son Jordan Aki-Sawyerr, a first-time triple jumper flag bearer. Mobile Money Security: Political commentator Sylvia Olayinka Blyden says an APC government would reform the mobile money identity framework on day one to curb fraud, after she criticised Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh’s handling of a WhatsApp scam attempt targeting Minister Chernor Bah. Cybercrime Crackdown: Bah and Sengeh both called for stronger action against phone-based scams, including tracking scam numbers and making cyber fraud “costly” through arrests and prosecutions. Development Planning Upgrade: Catholic Relief Services launched a digital Coordination and Visualization Platform to map projects, reduce duplication, and improve monitoring across Sierra Leone. Water Infrastructure Partnership: The Water Resources ministry is exploring a partnership with Egypt’s METIPRO to modernise water supply, including options like seawater desalination. Regional Finance & Stability: ECOWAS’ Regional Fund for Stabilisation and Development sent a technical mission to identify where targeted support is needed to strengthen community resilience. Air Connectivity Deal: Air Peace and Etihad signed an interline agreement to sell single tickets linking Abu Dhabi with 20+ Air Peace destinations across Nigeria, West and Central Africa, including Freetown and Monrovia. Legal & Trade Governance: Sierra Leone’s Parliament ratified seven international treaties to strengthen intellectual property and improve access for persons with disabilities.