US Visa Overhaul: The US will stop routine visa processing at 25 African posts from 1 August, including Banjul, sending applicants to regional hubs such as Dakar, Accra, Lagos, Johannesburg and Cape Town. Gambia Labour Update: A new Labour Force Survey reports 733,364 employed and 48,504 unemployed, with informal work still dominating. Transport Tension: Vehicle owners say they’re being asked to pay again for aluminium number plates they already paid for in 2025, as police intensify enforcement. Football Funding Plan: Team Restore Confidence (TRC) proposes prize money and preparatory support for men’s and women’s leagues and cups, aiming to strengthen club football. Social Protection Clarification: NaNA field staff say the World Bank-backed Nafa cash transfer is not political, expanding to urban communities for over 4,300 households. Border Pressure: A renewed call for urgent action on the Gambia–Senegal border issue follows reports of military activity and fence demolition at Bulock. Commonwealth Games: Gina Bass reached the women’s 100m semi-finals while swimmer Ousman Jobe set a Gambian national record. Migration Tragedy: A baby rescued from a migrant boat that left Banjul has died in hospital in Tenerife.