Gambia's Power Crisis and Protests | Global News

Gambia’s plunging into darkness as crippling power cuts—sometimes lasting two days—trigger protests, angry citizens burning tires and demanding the president step down. President Adama Barrow admits it’s a regional crisis, not just Gambian, and vows fixes by October with a new 24MW generator online soon. He acknowledges government failures in planning and maintenance, calling blackouts a national security emergency—but warns against vandalism that only deepens the problem. Amid rising heat and election pressure, officials point to imported power woes and drought-stricken grids, while a 50MW solar plant is in the pipeline—with no firm timeline. The message? Patience is key as lights slowly return.

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