Gambia's police chief announced on September 11, 2026, that no further protests would be allowed without permits following civil unrest over widespread power cuts. Authorities had used tear gas to disperse earlier demonstrations.
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Gambia bans protests without permits after unrest over power cuts Reuters
BANJUL, Sept 11 - Gambia's police chief has announced that no further protests will be allowed in the West African nation without permits, after authorities used tear gas earlier in the week to disperse crowds that had formed to denounce prolonged power cuts during the hottest months of the year.