Gambia Tourism & Investment: The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) and the Department of Geology signed a framework agreement to protect tourism development areas (TDA) from overlapping mining licensing, with a joint committee set up as a one-stop platform for investors. Regional Air Travel: ValueJet launched direct Accra–Lagos and Accra–Banjul routes, aiming to cut connections and boost access for travellers across West Africa, including Gambia’s tourism market. Tourism Skills for Women & Youth: She Trades Gambia Hub, under the EU Youth Empowerment Project, wrapped a skills workshop for women and youth-led MSMEs to improve pitching and market access in tourism and creative industries. Sports & Community Facilities: President Adama Barrow inaugurated the O.J. Jallow Memorial Mini Stadium in Serrekunda, upgrading the former Mboyo Field into a multi-sport hub for youth and community recreation. Real Betis in Gambia: Real Betis Academy Gambia opened in Banjul at Father Gough Sports Complex, offering a year-round training programme for players aged 10–18. Migration & Borders: A new focus on migration in The Gambia highlights how irregular movement, limited border infrastructure, and economic pressures shape household decisions and community life.