Electricity & jobs funding: The World Bank approved two regional packages worth $323m—$160m for The Gambia and Togo under the RAISE energy project and $163m for northern Gulf of Guinea social cohesion—aiming to expand power access, cut connection costs, and create jobs. Fertiliser rollout pressure: The Gambia government says subsidised organic fertiliser is free nationwide at scale, but farmers in URR still report delays at the Basse depot, with sales awaiting final approval. Fuel cost relief: President Barrow said fuel pump prices will be reduced from July 2026, linking the move to easing living costs. Power expansion doubts: Residents question whether new roads and electricity networks are improving livelihoods, citing unstable power and high tariffs hurting small businesses. Agriculture politics: The Gambia For All (GFA) hit back at Agriculture Minister Demba Sabally over claims of late fertiliser deliveries, weak financing for smallholders, and neglect of horticultural gardens. Maritime governance: The RMU chancellor role rotated to The Gambia’s transport minister, while regional maritime governance efforts under the Abuja MoU continue to build port safety capacity. Healthcare infrastructure: Barrow inaugurated the Farato emergency treatment centre and biomedical engineering unit, with plans to expand into a larger teaching hospital. Business & trade links: Verve says it is expanding digital payments across Africa including The Gambia, and a 3D-printed prosthesis project launched in The Gambia with EU support.