Latest news in Gambia? September 10th, 2026
10-09-2026
The major headlines and developments in The Gambia:
- Escalating Power Crisis and Protests: Widespread public anger over persistent, rolling blackouts lasting up to 48 hours led to intense demonstrations across Banjul, Westfield, and the Greater Banjul Area. Demonstrators blocked roads, burned tires, and clashed with police, who deployed tear gas near the headquarters of the National Water and Electricity Corporation (NAWEC). eNCA
- President Barrow’s Emergency Interventions: President Adama Barrow toured power facilities in Brikama and Kotu, calling the blackouts a “national security issue” and an emergency. In national addresses, he urged calm and pledged that regular electricity supply would improve significantly by the end of October 2026, pointing to the commissioning of a new 24-megawatt generation unit alongside progress on a 50-megawatt solar project in Soma. thepoint.gm+ 1
- Government Apology: Information Minister Ismaila Ceesay issued a formal apology on behalf of the government for the severe disruptions caused by the outages, while security forces remain on high alert to prevent further unrest. thepoint.gm
- Telecommunications Transition: Regulators (PURA) and major telecom operators completed the national transition migrating phone services to a nine-digit mobile numbering plan.