More than 20,000 residents in Mandinary and Daru Madina Salam are facing possible eviction, following ongoing land disputes in the region. https://fatunetwork.net/over-20000-mandinary-daru-madina-salam-residents-face-possible-eviction/

Preliminary results from the latest national census show that The Gambia’s population has reached 2.4 million, reflecting significant growth over the last decade. https://standard.gm/preliminary-census-results-put-population-at-2-4m/

The First Lady of The Gambia, along with other prominent figures, has called for immediate action to safeguard educational institutions from attacks and ensure students' safety across the country. https://standard.gm/first-lady-others-call-for-urgent-action-to-protect-education-from-attack/

Kodou Jeng has been awarded the prestigious STEM Woman of the Year title at the Africa Digital Economy event, recognizing her significant contributions to advancing digital solutions and STEM education in Africa. https://fatunetwork.net/kodou-jeng-wins-stem-woman-of-the-year-award-at-africa-digital-economy-event/

The Gambia and US armed forces have continued to strengthen their military ties, with recent professional exchanges focusing on enhancing training, operations, and mutual understanding. https://www.gambiaj.com/us-gambian-armed-forces-strengthen-military-ties-through-professional-exchange/

Senegal and The Gambia held an important coordination meeting to plan another joint border patrol, aimed at improving security and reducing illicit activities across the shared borders. https://www.gambiaj.com/senegal-and-gambia-hold-key-coordination-meeting-for-another-joint-border-patrol/

Gambian lawmakers have adopted a key report from the Trade Committee, which outlines steps to strengthen the country’s trade and economic framework. https://www.kerrfatou.com/lawmakers-adopt-trade-committee-report/

NAWEC, the national electricity company, has confirmed that it owes Senegal’s Senelec for electricity services for a period of 45 days, rather than the three months initially reported. https://www.kerrfatou.com/nawec-confirms-owing-senelec-for-45-days-instead-of-three-months/ --- **Weather Today in Gambia** - Partly cloudy with a high of 30°C and a low of 24°C. Some rain expected...

The Gambian government has provided an explanation for the recent reduction in the Auditor General's tenure, stating it as part of ongoing reforms to enhance institutional efficiency and accountability. https://standard.gm/govt-justifies-reducing-auditor-generals-tenure/