Gambia's President Adama Barrow urges calm after violent blackout protests

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 9, 2026Country: Gambia

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Gambia's President Adama Barrow urges calm after violent blackout protests

President Adama Barrow urged citizens to remain calm amid prolonged power cuts that led to protests in Banjul. The outages, lasting up to 48 hours, sparked tensions as protesters blocked roads and burned tires. Barrow promised to improve electricity supply by the end of October while acknowledging shortcomings in government planning and maintenance.

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