Offshore Energy Deal: Eni has signed a Petroleum Exploration, Development and Production Licence Agreement with The Gambia for deepwater Block A1 (about 1,300 sq km, water depths up to 3,300m), marking a major step to unlock offshore hydrocarbon potential. IMF Support: The IMF says it is stepping up financial support for at least four African countries hit by the US–Israel war on Iran, including accelerated/augmented access for The Gambia under its existing program. Power Sector Pressure: A policy brief warns The Gambia is highly exposed to global shocks through imported fuel, food and commodities, citing fuel price impacts and large subsidy spending; separate reporting also puts Nawec’s regional electricity liabilities at roughly US$58m total (Senelec and Guinea’s EDG). Fuel Cost Relief: Government cut the gasoil price by D5 per litre via a D150m subsidy, aiming to ease pressure on transport operators, farmers and manufacturers. Halal Trade Push: SMIIC is in The Gambia training stakeholders on halal quality infrastructure to support internationally recognized certification and accreditation, positioning the country as a regional halal hub. Humanitarian Reach: Qatar Red Crescent’s Eid al-Adha campaign reached 247,344 beneficiaries across Qatar and 13 countries including The Gambia. Labour Tension: GAMTUB urged the Justice for All Movement to avoid a nationwide sit-down protest, calling for dialogue instead.