Youth & Agrifood Innovation: Hon. Sulayman Jammeh told a youth parliament retreat that young people must lead The Gambia’s agrifood transformation—pushing innovation, climate-smart farming, digital tools, and better access to finance, backed by evidence-based policy and budget support. Digital Finance Push: Wave Gambia says mobile money is driving a major jump in financial inclusion, with FinScope reporting formal inclusion rising from 19% (2019) to 82% (2025). Central Bank Research: The Central Bank of The Gambia launched a working papers and seminar series to strengthen evidence-based policymaking, using applied research to guide reforms. Climate Resilience at Kotu Stream: WACA responded to residents’ concerns along Kotu Stream, as the World Bank-funded WACA ResIP 2 works to reduce flooding and erosion. Power Outages Explained: NAWEC links recurring Greater Banjul and Brikama outages to overloaded feeders, faulty transformers, and reduced imports from Senegal. Interns Protected: A new national internship policy aims to ensure fair, quality workplace learning and better outcomes for graduates. Public Oversight: FPAC says The Gambia Petroleum Commission spent over D7.6m on travel and training under an unapproved framework, while Gambia and Tanzania audit offices signed a partnership to improve oversight.