Energy & Investment: Aliko Dangote has pledged US$2 billion for The Gambia—covering a 250MW solar plant and a fuel tank farm to boost renewable power and strengthen fuel storage and price stability. Skills & Industry Training: The government unveiled a US$13M plan to create two Centres of Excellence under the RISE project—agribusiness in Ndemban (Foni Brefet) and fisheries/aquaculture in Tujereng (Kombo South)—with labs, processing units, workshops and incubation to feed jobs and industry. Trade Finance: ITFC signed a US$250M three-year framework with The Gambia to support trade finance, energy imports, food security and private sector development. IMF Support: The IMF approved about US$23M in new funding for The Gambia and extended ECF/RSF programmes by six months, citing resilience but warning of inflation and Middle East-linked risks. Digital & Youth Innovation: UNICEF-backed young Gambians showcased digital prototypes aimed at improving children’s lives, including an AI-powered virtual teacher pilot and education tools for disability inclusion. Prosthetics Manufacturing: A UK charity STAND launched a 3D scanning and printing pilot in The Gambia to produce prosthetic sockets faster, more precisely and at lower cost. Art Industry Boost: ART27 Gallery plans a permanent 360-square-metre space in Kartong to give artists a stable exhibition and income model. Regional Integration for Youth: ECOWAS School Clubs were launched in The Gambia to promote regional integration, peace and youth leadership.