Latest news in Gambia? September 11th, 2026

Key developments and top headlines in The Gambia as of September 11, 2026:

• Severe Electricity Crisis and Public Protests: The Greater Banjul Area and several surrounding communities (including Sukuta, Bakau, Tanji, and Brikama) have seen multiple nights of demonstrations and unrest over prolonged power and water cuts. Security forces used tear gas to disperse crowds in several areas, and utility provider NAWEC temporarily closed three damaged branch offices following public anger. Channels TV
• Government Response to Blackouts: President Adama Barrow established a presidential task force led by Vice President Muhammed B.S. Jallow to tackle the worsening energy deficit. Barrow pledged that power stability will improve by late October, pointing to the final stages of installing a 24-megawatt generator at the Brikama power station and long-term plans for a 50-megawatt solar project in Soma. Channels TV
• National Assembly Tensions: In parliament, heated debates over the blackout protests and government handling led to confrontations between lawmakers, while Vice President Jallow clarified to the assembly that the presence of the ECOWAS military mission (ECOMIG) remains open-ended subject to annual regional reviews. thepoint.gm
• Economic Financing: The Gambian government secured a $100 million trade finance facility from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) intended to ease import restrictions on essential commodities and basic goods. thepoint.gm
• Pre-Election Preparations: The Independent Electoral Commission and judiciary initiated revising court hearings across regional magistrate courts to resolve objections from the 2026 supplementary voter registration process ahead of the presidential election scheduled for December. Channels TV