West Africa Energy Pricing: An energy expert says Nigeria and neighbours are pushing a West African Petroleum Product Pricing Framework to move from “price taker” status toward a regional benchmark, boosted by Dangote Refinery’s scale and global demand gaps. Gambia-Related Maritime Security: The US Coast Guard keeps 22 countries on its port security advisory list, including The Gambia, meaning extra ship security steps may apply for vessels heading to the US. Gunjur Mosque: President Adama Barrow inaugurated a new mosque in Gunjur, funded by the Presidency, with leaders and residents attending. Gambia Skills & Tech Links: A NASENI–Gambia technology cooperation push aims to turn research into practical, market-ready products and jobs. Tourism Investment Debate: A tourism investment review flags barriers like visas, land tenure, infrastructure gaps and corruption—plus calls to judge conferences by deals, not delegates. Regional Energy Deals: Viridien signs a multi-client subsurface data deal with Senegal’s Petrosen for the MSGBC basin. Oil & Power Finance Watch: Geregu Power in Nigeria pays N6bn owed to bond investors after a default drew rating pressure. Sports (Gambian Talent): Liverpool reportedly made a second rejected bid for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh.