A report predicts that food insecurity in The Gambia could increase by over 20 percent, exacerbated by various socioeconomic factors. https://standard.gm/food-insecurity-expected-to-worsen-by-over-20-percent-in-gambia-report/

A USDA report has forecast a significant rise in food insecurity in The Gambia for 2024 due to the sharp increase in rice prices. https://www.gambiaj.com/usda-report-predicts-20-6-rise-in-food-insecurity-for-the-gambia-in-2024-amid-surging-rice-prices/ --- **Weather Today in Gambia** - **High:** 30°C - **Low:** 23°C - **Conditions:** Partly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. - **Sunrise:** 6:50 AM...

The Medicines Control Agency (MCA) has released Innovarx’s stock of medicines after an executive order was issued. https://standard.gm/mca-releases-innovarxs-medicines-following-executive-order/

A fishmonger in Tanji has attributed the scarcity of fish at the landing site to a lack of proper regulations and enforcement. https://fatunetwork.net/tanji-fish-monger-blames-lack-of-regulations-for-fish-scarcity-at-landing-site/

Authorities have dismantled a major drug trafficking network between Gambia and Senegal, seizing a large quantity of ecstasy pills and Indian hemp. https://www.gambiaj.com/gambia-senegal-drug-trafficking-network-dismantled-over-1000-ecstasy-pills-and-132-kg-of-indian-hemp-seized/

A 2014 coup plotter has warned that re-electing President Adama Barrow could lead to even worse outcomes for The Gambia. https://fatunetwork.net/2014-coup-plotter-warns-re-electing-barrow-next-will-be-worse/

Jah Oil has issued a statement denying allegations that it received special treatment for imports at Gambian ports. https://standard.gm/jah-oil-denies-receiving-privileged-treatment-at-ports/