Gambia: Businesses Struggling Amid Power Cuts

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: Gambia

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Gambia: Businesses Struggling Amid Power Cuts

Since June, Gambia has been experiencing prolonged power cuts, which peaked in recent weeks, leading to protests against President Adama Barrow. Businesses, such as that of Sirah Darboe-Manneh, are suffering economic losses, with ice block prices tripling. In Tanji, power cuts sometimes last up to 48 hours, severely affecting commercial activities and healthcare services.

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