Visa-Free Travel Push: Chad will scrap entry visas for all African nationals from January 1, 2027, joining a growing list that already includes The Gambia and others—good news for regional tourism and easier cross-border trips. CAF Champions League (Gambia in Focus): Sierra Leone’s Star Sports Academy will host the first leg of their preliminary tie against Gambia’s Medina United (Sept 4–6), with the return in The Gambia (Sept 11–13). Border & Travel Clarity: A renewed debate around the Senegal–Gambia border densification programme explains it’s a technical demarcation exercise, not a redrawing of the border—important for travellers and border planning. Immigration Service Update: Gambia Immigration has unveiled maternity uniforms for pregnant officers, aiming to improve comfort and support gender inclusion while keeping staff on duty. Travel Risk Alert (Fact-check): A viral claim about Yahya Jammeh returning to The Gambia was checked and found to have no supporting proof. Tourism Calendar: The 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market (Sept 13–15, Lagos) spotlights sports tourism and AFCON 2027 travel packages. Intra-Africa Mobility Rankings: A passport access ranking puts Seychelles at the top for visa-free travel across Africa, with Benin, The Gambia and Ghana also featuring in the top tier.