Gambia Immigration Reform: The Gambia Immigration Department has unveiled new maternity uniforms for pregnant female officers, part of wider gender-inclusion reforms supported by the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF), sparking viral mixed reactions online. Regional Mobility Push: Chad says it will scrap entry visas for all African travellers from January 1, 2027, joining a growing list of African states expanding visa-free access to boost tourism, trade and integration. Aviation & Regional Safety: Nigeria hosted an Extraordinary Meeting of the Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA) board, with member states reaffirming commitments to strengthen aviation accident investigation and safety cooperation across West Africa. Tax & Business Climate: TaxOmbud reiterated that its role is to ensure fair, transparent revenue collection and protect taxpayers’ rights, urging businesses to use its digital portals and dispute mediation channels instead of prolonged litigation. UK Aid Cut Hits Gambia: The UK announced a 31.2% reduction in development aid to The Gambia for 2028/29, as broader European defence-linked budget pressures reshape assistance. Military Pay Update (Regional Context): Nigeria approved a new armed forces pay scale effective September 1, 2026, raising monthly pay for generals up to N3.25m and privates to N187,200.