Petroleum Governance Boost: The Petroleum Commission of The Gambia and Ghana signed an MoU to strengthen upstream regulation, local content, data management, compliance and staff capacity building. Energy Investment Push: President Adama Barrow announced Dangote’s proposed $2bn backing for a 250MW solar plant and a modern fuel storage terminal to cut power import dependence and improve fuel security. Digital Connectivity Deal: GAMTEL and YCELL signed a share investment and network modernisation agreement, committing GMD 6.1bn to expand 4G/5G, upgrade core systems, modernise billing/CRM and deploy hybrid power for towers. Tourism Growth Plan: Tourism minister Jobe held a town hall on diversifying beyond “sun, sea and sand,” spotlighting arts, culture, youth entrepreneurship, GTHI training reforms and digital marketing. Social Protection Cooperation: Nigeria’s NSITF pledged technical support and deeper partnership with The Gambia’s SSHFC/IICF to strengthen workers’ welfare and industrial injuries compensation. Climate & Agriculture Pressure: A report highlights salt water intrusion damaging Gambian farmland, forcing communities to abandon vegetable plots. Regional Jobs & Migration: ECOWAS Parliament urged job creation, stronger anti-trafficking laws and better support for returnees after citizen engagement in Banjul. Healthcare Upgrade: FaBB Foundation commissioned the first Accident & Emergency Unit at Bansang General Hospital to improve emergency response. Governance & Courts: A Supreme Court judgment sparked fresh criticism of the Barrow administration over alleged constitutional missteps affecting public finances.