Gambia Fuel Relief: The government reduced diesel by D5 per litre, cutting the pump price to D115, with officials saying it’s meant to ease pressure on transport operators and households amid a wider cost-of-living squeeze. Power Crisis Pressure: Civil society group GALA warned it will mobilise protests if electricity supply doesn’t improve by 19 June, accusing NAWEC of weak planning and accountability behind recurring outages. Cost-of-Living Protest Call: Justice for All has announced a nationwide sit-down strike starting Monday, 8 June, blaming repeated fuel and transport fare hikes for worsening hardship. Energy Policy Move: Government says it has signed a Petroleum Exploration and Production Licence Agreement for Offshore Block Al with Eni Gambia Ltd, aiming to unlock offshore hydrocarbons and boost investor confidence. Sports Spotlight: Gambian runner Sanu Jallow set an NCAA 800m record, while football news includes Gambia-linked Bayern academy product Bara Sapoko Ndiaye making Senegal’s World Cup squad. Regional Security & Trade Shock: UNCTAD warns Strait of Hormuz disruptions could raise oil import costs for vulnerable economies, including Gambia, by billions annually—fueling fears of higher prices at home. Migration & Rights: An international NGO warns Libya trafficking networks still exploit Gambians in transit, calling for detainees’ release and dismantling of extortion systems.