Hospitality & Tourism Diplomacy: Africa’s hospitality, tourism and eco-sustainability leaders just converged in Abuja for IHTEF Africa 9.0, with The Gambia’s tourism minister Abdoulie Jobe and senior tourism officials in the mix, pushing talks on ESG, investment and workforce transformation. CBG Monetary Focus: The Central Bank of The Gambia kept the Monetary Policy Rate at 14% as inflation pressures rise, with food inflation at 6.7% and headline inflation reaching 7.0% in April—linked to imported price shocks. Remittances Boost: In the same policy backdrop, CBG reported remittances up 17.2% to US$246.08m (D17.712bn), citing improved FX liquidity and a tourism rebound. Digital Tax Push: GRA’s boss urged Gambians to embrace digitalisation as the authority validates its enterprise architecture push to modernise tax administration. Education & Skills: The University of Education unveiled its first degree programmes, while stakeholders validated five priority economic sectors for job creation—agribusiness, construction, ICT/creative tech, green/circular economy and cultural industries. Infrastructure Momentum: President Barrow also continued road expansion drive, including a 20.5km road foundation in Niamina after decades of delays.