Youth & Agrifood Policy: A two-day Youth-Parliamentary retreat in Banjul pushed practical ways to boost youth participation in agriculture and speed CAADP implementation, with Vice President Jallow calling for a shift from subsistence to a modern, tech-driven agrifood sector. Women’s Empowerment: Ambassador Liu Jin told a Gambian “bantaba” of returnees from China that empowerment grows through long-term investment in education, health, legal protection and opportunity. Digital Revenue Push: The Accountant General signed a pact with SUTURA to plug SUTURA into government’s digital payment ecosystem, expanding e-channels for taxes and public fees. Telecom Upgrade Plan: A GAMCEL reform proposal aims to modernize mobile tech, core networks, billing and revenue assurance, plus hybrid power and a new HQ to improve service and digital inclusion. Medical Training Support: Africmed sponsored white coats for 74 UTG medical students, backing the next clinical cohort. Air Quality Monitoring: EPIC Air Quality Fund milestone awards highlighted clean-air monitoring progress, including support for The Gambia’s air-quality work. Coastal Resilience Watch: Residents along Kotu Stream raised concerns ahead of rains over flooding and waste, as WACA ResIP 2 responds with interim and project plans. Climate & Food Tech: China’s microalgae push for green protein and functional foods was spotlighted as a future-facing food security approach. Diaspora Inclusion: UDP leader Darboe pledged voting rights and greater participation for Gambians abroad, including secure systems with the IEC.