Border Tensions: Senior Gambian officials visited the Bullock Military Border Post after Senegalese troops demolished over 200 meters of perimeter fencing, with Banjul calling the act “provocative” and insisting on diplomacy over force. Local Industry Strategy: Government validated a revised 10-year “made in The Gambia” strategy aimed at turning local production into measurable economic transformation, with support for value addition, MSMEs, and the Made in The Gambia brand. Quality & Standards: The Gambia Standards Bureau validated a new 5-year strategic blueprint to strengthen standards and conformity assessment, targeting better product quality and support for industrial development. Energy Reliability: NAWEC said power outages in parts of Greater Banjul and Brikama stem from overloaded feeders, faulty transformers, and occasional import reductions from Senegal. Agrifood & Water for Farmers: Justice for All Union acquired borehole drilling machines to push year-round farming and reduce reliance on seasonal rains. Petroleum Oversight: FPAC reported the Petroleum Commission spent over D7.6m on travel and other items under an unapproved regulatory framework. Digital Finance: Wave Gambia highlighted rapid gains in financial inclusion, citing mobile money’s role in expanding access across the country. IP for Startups: WIPO/ARIPO urged Gambian businesses to pair company registration with intellectual property protection to attract investment and compete better.