Gambia News » Bamjul News Gambia » Bamjul: Gambia's power crisis boils over as anger reaches breaking point
Protesters in The Gambia have taken to the streets demanding President Adama Barrow's resignation as anger over prolonged power cuts boils over just months ahead of December's general election.
News Gambia » Bamjul: Gambia protesters burn tyres to denounce power cuts
BANJUL, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Police used tear gas to disperse protesters who gathered overnight in multiple locations in Gambia, including near President Adama Barrow's official residence, to denounce ...
News Gambia » Bamjul: 'You're not alone in the darkness': Gambia president urges calm after violent blackout protests
The country has endured persistent blackouts since June, with residents saying some have lasted as long as 48 hours.
News Gambia » Bamjul: The Gambia needs light now, and I am ready to lead the solution – Prince Ebrahim Sanyang
Please keep comments respectful. Use plain English for our global readership and avoid using phrasing that could be misinterpreted as offensive. By commenting, you agree to abide by our community ...
News Gambia » Bamjul: As blackout protests pile pressure on Barrow, can Senegal and Guinea keep The Gambia’s lights on?
Blackouts are spilling onto the streets just months before the December election in Banjul, with reduced electricity supply from Senegal and Guinea leaving President Adama Barrow battling a crisis ...
News Gambia » Bamjul: Demos over acute energy crisis grip Gambia
There has been pent-up frustration over persistent power shortage in recent weeks, some lasting for over 19 hours, affecting businesses, homes and hospitals.
News Gambia » Bamjul: Gambia protests grow chaotic as power outages worsen
Thousands took to the streets overnight in The Gambia, burning tyres and chanting against the president in protest over blackouts that have dogged the country since June and recently grown more severe ...
News Gambia » Bamjul: He expressed his concern about the power cuts, which in some areas have lasted up to 48 consecutive hours.
On Tuesday, Gambian President Adama Barrow called for calm after protests in Banjul and other parts of the country over power outages, which led to clashes ...