ECOWAS Jobs & Migration: ECOWAS Parliament urged West African governments to prioritise decent youth jobs and tighten anti-trafficking laws, citing unemployment, low incomes, weak access to education and vocational training as key drivers of irregular migration. Gambia Immigration Crackdown: The Gambia Immigration Department intercepted 15 suspected would-be migrants in Kerr Jane, acting on credible intelligence. Data & Access to Information: The Gambia Information Commission signed landmark agreements with Nigeria’s Data Protection Commission and Morocco’s right of access to information body to boost privacy, digital trust, and transparency cooperation. Health Support: ECOWAS delivered about $3.4m in AfDB-funded health support to The Gambia, including 10 ambulances and medical equipment to strengthen emergency and diagnostic care. Banjul Digital Parking Deal: Councillors questioned a proposed 60-40 revenue-sharing MoU between BCC and Innovii Gambia for a digital parking system, arguing the formula lacks justification and safeguards. Petroleum Cooperation: The Gambia and Ghana signed petroleum sector MoUs to strengthen upstream regulation, local content, data management, compliance, and capacity building. Tourism Push: The tourism ministry outlined efforts to diversify beyond “sun, sea and sand,” with arts, culture, creative industries and youth entrepreneurship at the centre of growth plans.