Senegambia Integration Push: A new call for practical Senegambia cooperation urges cheaper Banjul–Dakar airfares and a Senegambia Transit Facilitation Framework to ease movement of people and goods, including for medical access. AKI Health System Warning: President Barrow says the 4-years-ago AKI outbreak exposed serious weaknesses in The Gambia’s health system and used the tragedy to justify stronger medicine safety oversight, including the new National Food and Drug Quality Control Laboratory in Brusubi. Food & Drug Testing Boost: The Confederation of Gambian Industries (CGI) welcomed the inauguration of the country’s first food and drug laboratories, saying local testing and certification can protect consumers and cut costs for manufacturers. Electricity Crisis Pressure: The Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) and other voices are demanding transparency and a clear roadmap as power cuts disrupt daily life, with reports also pointing to an internet outage linked to loss of power at the ACE submarine cable station. Tourism Zone Health & Safety: The Gambia Tourism Board warns illegal developers in the Tourism Development Area to stop unapproved construction, citing coastal erosion, poor sanitation, and hygiene concerns that can harm public health and tourism. TB Progress Report: Health officials say TB notifications fell 8% in 2025, but The Gambia still lags End TB targets, with incidence and deaths reductions remaining below goals. Public Safety Alert: Banjul North residents are warned about reported crocodiles in drainage systems, with authorities urging caution around open drains and better waste disposal to reduce risks. Eid Support Across Borders: Qatar Red Crescent Society’s Eid Al Adha Sacrifice campaign reached 247,344 beneficiaries in Qatar and 13 countries including The Gambia, providing food support and humanitarian relief. Halal Quality Move: SMIIC and The Gambia Standards Bureau are training stakeholders to strengthen the national halal quality infrastructure, aiming for internationally recognized certification and testing systems.