Public Health & Waste: A sanitation official warned that the rainy season can quickly turn into a public health crisis if drains stay blocked and waste bins overflow, urging households to separate biodegradable waste, stop dumping in drains and wetlands, and pushing councils to improve collection to prevent flooding and mosquito-borne disease. U.S. Visa Services Shift: The U.S. Embassy in Banjul will stop routine visa processing from 1 August 2026, directing applicants to apply through the Embassy in Dakar, while existing appointments before the deadline will still be honoured. Gambia–Senegal Border Fallout: Farmers along the Gambia–Senegal boundary say they are abandoning prepared fields due to fears of military activity and uncertainty after the Bullock border fence demolition incident. Judiciary Farewell: The Law Society and Bar Association paid tribute to Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow ahead of his retirement on 1 August, praising his defence of judicial independence. Audit & Accountability: The National Audit Office flagged unbudgeted D62.56m expenditure and disclosed the government owes over D8.5bn in unpaid subscribed capital contributions. Migration Tragedy: UNHCR reported 144 migrants dead or missing after a boat incident off Mauritania, including a vessel linked to departures from The Gambia. Sports: GNOC provided about D800,000 to the Gambia para-basketball team, but it failed to qualify for the Commonwealth Games.