The Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Liberia have signed a historic agreement to implement free roaming, aiming to lower mobile costs for travelers and improve regional connectivity. The deal, which aligns with ECOWAS regulations, was formalized by regulators from each country's telecommunications authority and is expected to boost trade, tourism, and business operations. The initiative is part of a broader effort to expand free-roaming agreements across all ECOWAS member states, potentially contributing to Africa's projected $180 billion digital economy by 2025.

The article discusses the implications of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger's exit from the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) on regional stability, economic cooperation, and collective security, with a particular focus on The Gambia. It suggests that The Gambia, which has historically relied on Ecowas for military support, needs to develop its own military capabilities to maintain national sovereignty and self-sufficiency. The article also highlights the potential for increased instability and economic uncertainty in West Africa due to this shift.