Energy & Infrastructure: Aliko Dangote pledged US$2bn for The Gambia after meeting President Adama Barrow, including a 250MW solar plant and a modern fuel tank farm to boost power supply and strengthen fuel storage. Digital Connectivity: GAMTEL and YCELL signed a landmark Share Investment and Network Modernization deal, committing GMD 6.1bn to expand 4G/5G, upgrade core networks, and modernize billing and CRM. Health Systems: WAHO and AfDB handed over 10 ambulances plus medical equipment worth about $3.4m to strengthen emergency care. Skills & Industry: Government validated plans for two Centres of Excellence under the $13m RISE TVET push—one for agribusiness and one for fisheries/aquaculture. Agri & Environment: Ebo Town’s wetland faces pressure from illegal backfilling and construction, threatening coastal protection and biodiversity. Policy & Finance: IMF support of about $22.5m sparked debate, with GAP warning against continued reliance on external financing. Trade & Payments: UNDP plans to scale blockchain-based humanitarian payments via Stellar beyond pilots.