Child Marriage Push at the UN: The UN General Assembly unanimously approved November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage, with Sierra Leone leading the push and First Lady Fatima Maada Bio calling it a “call to action” that needs laws, education and sustained political will. Former President Koroma Returns: Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh says ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma will return to Sierra Leone this weekend after prosecutors dropped all treason charges tied to the 2023 coup attempt, framed as a step toward peace and national cohesion. Water Disruption in Freetown: Guma Valley Water Company announced a temporary shutdown of the main supply to repair a key transmission pipeline at Pogodon in Hamilton, with restoration expected after work ends by 7:00 PM. Football—Local and International: Star Sport Academy held Medina United of The Gambia to a 0-0 draw in their CAF Champions League debut, while Bay Road advanced in the Murray Town league after a penalty shootout win. U-17 Sierra Stars in Dakar: Sierra Leone’s U-17 squad arrived in Dakar for WAFU-A U-17 AFCON qualifiers, with their opener against The Gambia set for September 7. Local Politics and Chiefs: LPP leader Pastor Mohamed Samuel Kamara visited Pujehun to outline his party’s agenda, and government convened stakeholders ahead of the Kpanga Krim chieftaincy election to keep the process peaceful.