Constitutional Amendment Showdown: Sierra Leone Parliament reconvenes Friday with a supplementary budget and the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill back on the agenda after a marathon debate, as MPs clash over PR/FPTP, presidential removal rules, and a proposed 30% women’s quota. Women’s Representation Under Pressure: A separate parliamentary focus is whether the 30% quota survives the constitutional changes, with women’s groups warning gains under the GEWE Act could be diluted. Labour & Agriculture Jobs: Labour Commissioner Sinneh Bockarie reconstituted the Agricultural Trade Group Council to restart collective bargaining, aiming to restore a formal negotiation platform for a sector employing most of the workforce. Digital Economy Push: Government moves to operationalise the Electronic Transactions Act after seven years, with a public-private dialogue mapping enforcement gaps for e-signatures, dispute resolution and consumer protection. Tourism Organisation Drive: The Ministry of Tourism is accelerating the National Tourism Federation formation, outlining a stakeholder structure for small-scale tourism, creative services, transport, accommodation and hospitality. Energy & Trade Links: Etihad and Air Peace sign an interline agreement to expand connectivity across West and Central Africa, including Freetown. Regional Governance: ECOWAS leadership remains in focus as Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye takes over the bloc’s chairmanship amid calls for renewed credibility and stability. Crime & Security: Dutch authorities say fugitive drug kingpin “Bolle Jos” is hiding in Sierra Leone after a Belgian court sentenced him to 14 years, raising extradition and cross-border enforcement concerns. Education & Admissions: University of Sierra Leone reopens its online admissions portal for 2026/2027, with fees and NIN requirements for applicants. Marina Planning: Public consultation on a proposed Blu Cay marina in Freetown highlights business worries over congestion and parking near Potter’s Cay.