Fuel & Transport Relief: The government cut diesel by D5 per litre, bringing it to D115, and set aside over D150m in subsidies to ease the cost-of-living pressure on commuters and businesses. Power Crisis & Accountability: Civil society groups are pushing back hard on NAWEC’s handling of nationwide outages, with rights activist Madi Jobarteh and GALA warning that the crisis is political and demanding clearer plans and timelines. Energy Policy Debate: A separate commentary argues the relief is short-term comfort, but questions remain on long-term sustainability and fiscal trade-offs. Governance & Corruption Claims: The government condemned misinformation after the resignation of CDS Mamat Cham over alleged corruption and abuse of office, while supporters of Colonel Musa Jammeh rejected similar allegations as politically motivated. Local Administration Dispute: An opinion piece alleges the “retirement” of Nyangen alkalo Baboucarr Nyang is politically motivated persecution. Human Rights & Migration: An international NGO warns Libya has not dismantled trafficking networks targeting Gambians, calling for releases of detainees and action with the UN. Foreign Relations: The Gambia seeks deeper economic cooperation with South Korea in Seoul, including trade, investment, infrastructure and digital transformation. Sports: Gambian runner Sanu Jallow set an NCAA 800m record, and GFF Women’s Second Division action saw Future Bi keep the lead with key wins. Maritime Security Link: The wider Gulf of Oman/Strait of Hormuz tensions continue to spill into regional shipping, including reports involving a Gambia-flagged vessel.