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The Gambia's power crisis sparks violent protests

The GambiaAdama BarrowSeptember 9–10, 202624-megawatt power plant

The Gambia experienced violent protests on September 9–10, 2026 over rolling blackouts and a worsening electricity crisis. President Adama Barrow pledged new power infrastructure, including a 24-megawatt plant, to address the crisis.

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