Mob Justice Crackdown: Liberia’s Ministry of Justice and the Federation of Liberian Youth launch a nationwide push to curb mob violence through education, community engagement, mediation, and youth empowerment. Youth Leadership in Focus: PYPP hosts the 2026 Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) Alumni Network Forum in Monrovia, bringing 60+ young public servants and partners from across Africa to discuss “From Learning to Leadership.” Decentralization Watch: The Governance Commission and NAYMOTE unveil a policy brief on how decentralization is moving “from promise to practice,” spotlighting County Development Agendas and County Councils in Bong, Margibi, and Grand Bassa. Exam Security Rumor Response: WAEC threatens legal action over a viral AI-generated Facebook claim that heavily armed police were deployed at exam centers; Liberia’s Information Minister says the post is false and warns platforms to retract. Liberia’s Creative Edge: Maretha International Preparatory High School’s drama “The Brushstrokes of Justice” helps Liberia win the WIPO-ARIPO Regional IP High School Club Competition in Harare. SRHR Reporting Skills: SRHR Champion Liberia trains 20+ journalists in Paynesville on bias-free, evidence-based reporting on sex and reproductive health. Football Path to Senegal: Liberia’s Black Maidens qualify for the final U-17 WWC qualifier round after an 8-0 aggregate win over Liberia’s opponents, setting up Senegal ties. Leone Stars Coaching Update: Sierra Leone appoints John Keister as caretaker coach for June friendlies against Liberia. Governance Pressure Ahead of 2029: The EU Election Follow-Up Mission urges urgent electoral reforms—boundaries, legal gaps, NEC funding, and gender equality—before the 2029 polls.