Agribusiness Trade: China has opened cashew market access for more African suppliers from June 9 by using one set of inspection, quarantine and sanitary rules, removing the need for country-by-country negotiations—good news for exporters including The Gambia. Capital Markets: FMDQ approved Miskay Boutique International’s N280m Series 1 Tranche A, N820m Tranche B and N1.02bn Tranche C commercial paper under its N5bn programme, aimed at boosting working capital and liquidity. Energy & Power: A NAM lawmaker says The Gambia’s electricity crisis is a preventable emergency driven by years of underinvestment in local generation, while residents in URR complain new grid connections are undermined by frequent outages. Governance & Anti-Corruption: Civil society under Gambia Participates is urging government to operationalise the Anti-Corruption Commission after delays in swearing in commissioners. Environment & Land Use: Activists warn Tanbi Wetland is under pressure from reclamation and infrastructure plans, as climate risks to Banjul intensify. Industry & Infrastructure: GAMGO and GAGO report major basalt shipments from Cape Verde to support construction materials supply for infrastructure expansion. Business & Consumer Safety: A fire damaged stalls at Serrekunda’s Sandika market, disrupting trade in the country’s busiest open-air market.