Gambia president declares power emergency amid protests
By The BriefBrief
Gambian President Adama Barrow declared the country’s prolonged electricity crisis a national emergency as protests over rolling blackouts intensified. He said he would increase power generation ahead of the December presidential election.
WHO:President Adama Barrow
WHAT:Declared the electricity crisis a national emergency and promised to increase power generation amid protests over rolling blackouts.
WHEN:Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 3:25 AM ET
WHERE:Gambia
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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