Ebola Alert & Border Screening: Liberia says it has no confirmed, suspected, or probable Ebola cases, but public health authorities have intensified surveillance after 16 foreign nationals were placed under precautionary monitoring following travel from Ebola-affected regions; officials also moved to stop panic after a fake Ebola audio sparked nationwide fear, with authorities stressing the 16 are not patients and have tested negative. Government Travel Rules: President Joseph Boakai has restricted official foreign travel for Cabinet ministers and senior officials, requiring prior presidential approval and pushing “virtual participation first” for international meetings. National ID Restart: Liberia has agreed a concession arrangement with Austrian identity firm OSD International to restart national ID card issuance after nearly a year of delays and controversy. Tourism Infrastructure Push: Grand Cape Mount County says it can provide land for Liberia’s first dedicated tourist and transit airport near Robertsport, inviting investors and partners. Sports & Travel Link: Ghana’s Black Maidens traveled to Monrovia for the decisive FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Liberia, underscoring growing regional travel for events. Regional Health Context: Across Africa, a rare Ebola strain is spreading in DR Congo with related cases reported in Uganda, keeping travel and health precautions in the spotlight. Liberia’s Skills for Visitors: A Robertsport hospitality and tourism training center is breaking ground, aiming to build local capacity for the sector.