Gambia and Senegal have finalized an agreement to implement a border tracking system aimed at enhancing cross-border trade and security. https://www.fatunetwork.net/gambia-and-senegal-finalize-border-tracking-system-agreement/

President Barrow has expressed Gambia’s interest in learning from China's expertise in renewable energy to bolster the nation's energy sector. https://standard.gm/barrow-says-gambia-eager-to-learn-chinas-expertise-in-renewable-energy/

The government's new cement policy has resulted in increased prices and job losses in Farafenni, causing economic hardship for residents. https://www.voicegambia.com/2024/09/02/govts-cement-policy-causes-loss-of-livelihoods-price-hike-in-farafenni/

The Central Bank of Gambia has launched an investigation into several banks allegedly involved in a fuel import tax evasion scandal. https://www.gambiaj.com/gambia-central-bank-probes-banks-role-in-fuel-import-tax-evasion-scandal/

The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has criticized NAWEC for disconnecting water supply to consumers without sufficient notice. https://standard.gm/pura-blasts-nawec-for-unfairly-disconnecting-consumers-water-supply/

The Gambia Bar Association (GBA) has raised concerns about the lack of transparency in the amendments made to the 2020 Draft Constitution, sparking renewed debate on the future of constitutional reforms in the country. https://www.kerrfatou.com/gambia-bar-association-criticizes-constitutional-reform-process/

Calls have been made for the National Assembly to demand full disclosure of a migration agreement between Gambia and Spain. https://standard.gm/assembly-urged-to-demand-disclosure-of-migration-deal-with-spain/

The Ministry of Health has issued a statement addressing public concerns over the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, assuring that measures are being taken to manage the situation effectively. https://foroyaa.net/ministry-of-health-responds-to-covid-19-spike-concerns/ **Weather Today in Gambia** - Partly cloudy with a high of 29°C and a low of 24°C. Scattered showers expected...

Jah Oil has accused Gam Petroleum of granting exclusive rights to Apogee Company, sidelining other Gambian Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). https://standard.gm/jah-oil-alleges-gam-petroleum-gave-monopoly-to-apogee-over-gambian-omcs/

Reports suggest that Gambia and Senegal are among the countries receiving Russian oil via covert Demex operations, bypassing sanctions. https://www.gambiaj.com/gambia-senegal-among-west-african-nations-receiving-russian-oil-through-covert-demex-operations/