TRRC Victims and Reparations: An explainer looks at what happened to The Gambia’s TRRC victims after hearings ended, noting the Reparations Commission has confirmed 112 victims received full compensation, disbursing GMD24.8 million so far, with about 200 approved for payment. Banjul Death Investigation: Police in Banjul arrested Ousman Kone over the death of 34-year-old Isatou Elizabeth Mendy after an alleged assault at Oxford Junction; she was pronounced dead on arrival at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, and the suspect is in custody while investigations continue. Migration Pressure: A new Afrobarometer study finds very high emigration interest in West Africa, with Gambia standing out at 68% considering leaving and 53% thinking about it “a lot.” Illegal Fishing Diplomacy: China’s refusal to sign the Mombasa Declaration is described as a setback for efforts against illegal fishing, even as several African states including Gambia signed it. Sports Development: Festibad Gambia’s badminton push trained PE teachers and brought the sport to communities nationwide, with an MoU planned between Fajara Club and the Gambia Badminton Association. Coalition Politics: NUP has withdrawn from APeX coalition talks, while APeX says negotiations have been extended to end of August.