Tourism Growth Roadmaps: The EU/ITC validated new tourism and creative-economy roadmaps at the Senegambia Beach Hotel, targeting more competitive, inclusive and sustainable growth with extra focus on MSMEs, women and youth, plus better market access. Cruise Tourism Boost: Oceania Cruises’ Regatta Majuro docked at Banjul with about 570 passengers from Abidjan, underlining cruise tourism’s wider local payoffs for guides, transport, vendors and small businesses. Senegambia Cooperation: President Adama Barrow says the 4th Senegalo-Gambian Presidential Council in Dakar is the top decision body for renewed results—covering energy, trade facilitation, digital transformation, education and security coordination. Pilgrims’ Flight Complaints: Gambian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia reported chaos and delays linked to Gambia International Airlines (GIA), including priority disputes and stranded return-flight issues. Market Fire: Fire damaged stalls at Serrekunda’s Sandika market, with traders blaming an electrical fault and calling for rebuilding and reorganization to reduce repeat incidents. Football Development: The Gambia Football Federation opened registrations for its first-ever CAF ‘A’ Coaching Diploma Course (July 13, 2026–Jan 30, 2027).