Electricity & Water Crisis: Gambians report worsening blackouts and dry taps, with some outages lasting up to 48 hours, hitting businesses and households hard—especially during peak periods like Tobaski. Energy Security Debate: A lawmaker warned The Gambia’s reliance on imported electricity from Senegal leaves the country exposed, urging investment in domestic generation and long-term solutions. Climate-Linked Rights & Resilience: VP Jallow told a Beijing forum that green development and human rights are inseparable, pointing to sea-level rise, coastal erosion, and shifting rainfall already damaging coastal livelihoods and farming. Wetland Under Threat: Tanbi Wetland Complex faces pressure from land reclamation and infrastructure plans like a dry port, as climate risks like future flooding warnings become more urgent. FAO Communication for Food Security: FAO urged West African teams to use strategic storytelling and digital media to strengthen food security and resilience, with The Gambia among participating countries. Tourism Growth—Cruise Arrivals: The arrival of a cruise ship at Port of Banjul signals rising cruise tourism, bringing short-term income for transport, guides, vendors, and small businesses. Gambia–Senegal Cooperation: Barrow highlighted renewed Senegalo-Gambian council work on border management, trade, agriculture, fisheries, transport, health, environment, and digital transformation.