Gambia Protesters Burn Tyres to Denounce Power Cuts
Police used tear gas to break up overnight rallies as residents reported blackouts lasting up to 48 hours and officials promised to restore power.
- On Tuesday, police used tear gas to disperse overnight protesters in Gambia near President Adama Barrow's residence, who burned tires and chanted "Barrow must go!" to denounce prolonged power cuts.
- National Water and Electricity Company Ltd reported an "unforeseen surge in electricity demand" and a technical incident on August 15, while residents report blackouts lasting up to 48 hours.
- In Farato, protesters targeted Vice President Mohammed's residence, while Westfield resident Ousainu Jammeh joined demonstrations after tear gas "landed in my house," later helping clear barricades.
- Gambia's information minister, Ismaila Ceesay, apologized Tuesday for the "deeply disconcerting" events, pledging to restore stability as cleanup crews cleared barricades and traffic returned to normal in Banjul by morning.
- Barrow is scheduled to visit utility facilities Tuesday morning and address the nation at 8 p.m., amid tensions ahead of a presidential election in December where he seeks a third term.
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Since June, Gambians have been subjected to numerous electric floods that can last several days in the hot season in this small West African country. Exasperated residents have descended into the streets of Banjul, the capital, and surrounding cities Monday night to protest against these persistent power cuts, before the rallies take a political turn against President Adama Barrow. Social media footage shows young people blocking roads with burn…
Power Outage Protests in Gambia: A Nation in Darkness | Science-Environment
Gambian citizens protested against prolonged power outages, gathering near President Adama Barrow's residence and other locations. The unrest, marked by tyre burning and barricades, comes amid Barrow's re-election campaign. Authorities pled to stabilize the power supply, attributing outages to high demand and technical issues.
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