Air Connectivity Boost: Etihad and Air Peace have signed an interline agreement to sell single-ticket journeys between Abu Dhabi and Air Peace destinations across Nigeria and West/Central Africa, including Banjul, Dakar and Freetown—aiming to deepen regional travel links. Gambia Tax Policy Push: Finance Minister Seedy Keita renewed calls for global tax reforms to stop multinational profit shifting, saying The Gambia is tightening enforcement and withholding measures but needs fairer international rules. Visa Services Reshuffle: The U.S. plans to consolidate routine visa processing across Africa into regional hubs from Aug. 1, 2026, with Banjul among posts where routine services will stop—potentially affecting travel planning for Gambians. Agriculture & Water: ROOTS Project handed over the Pacharr irrigation site for rehabilitation, targeting better water management and rice productivity. Local Industry & Tech: NCAC hosted artists to boost The Gambia’s creative industry, while Marong Analytica highlighted AI and robotics work aimed at improving business efficiency and agricultural automation. Sports Funding Note: Ghana’s government says it will recover GHS 58m spent to support Black Stars World Cup preparations once FIFA releases funds.