UNITE Movement: UNITE marks one year since its launch at Ebunjan Theatre, outlining its path from regional grassroots structures to becoming a recognised political party after submitting to the IEC and holding its inaugural National Congress. Humanitarian travel: Cornwall surgeon Dr. Sahar Shirazi says she has raised over $16,000 for a volunteer humanitarian trip to Cape Town with Inspire Volunteer Abroad. Community needs on the road: Residents in Upper Saloum and Sami tell President Adama Barrow they still lack electricity, passable roads, jobs, healthcare and reliable school facilities, urging faster delivery to off-main-road communities. Regional travel facilitation: ECOWAS is rolling out public sensitisation on its biometric identity card (ENBIC), aiming for mutual border acceptance by December 2026. Sports tourism boost: CAF appointed Gambian Omar Kebbeh as reserve assistant referee for the Ghana vs Nigeria Beach Soccer AFCON qualifier in Keta, while CAVB honoured the Gambia Volleyball Federation for its contribution to African volleyball. Safety and peace image: Gambia ranked 4th safest in Africa in the Global Peace Index 2025, climbing 16 places. Gambia flights: The Gambia Experience and Jet2 announce direct Gatwick–Banjul charter flights for the 2026/27 winter season. Rights visit: UN Special Rapporteur Morris Tidball-Binz will visit The Gambia from 5–16 October to assess right-to-life protections and accountability.