Latest news in Gambia? September 18th, 2026

Energy Crisis & NAWEC Reforms

• Public frustration over persistent electricity blackouts in the Greater Banjul Area remains high. Following protests and public unrest, President Adama Barrow outlined targeted emergency interventions to stabilize the power supply by late October, while defending his administration’s energy track record.

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• Meanwhile, the national utility (NAWEC) announced water supply expansion projects in Bundung and surrounding communities, alongside temporary branch consolidations.

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Governance & Electoral Oversight

• Revising courts across the country are actively reviewing voter registration disputes, with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) aiming to resolve all contested voter card objections within 60 days ahead of the upcoming election cycles.

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• In the National Assembly, lawmakers have placed spending under increased scrutiny, demanding transparency and audited accounting for disbursements from the national fund for persons with disabilities.

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Regional Diplomacy & Security

• President Barrow issued a statement welcoming the incoming ECOWAS leadership, urging sustained regional integration and joint democratic safeguards across West Africa.

• The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) reiterated the Gambia Armed Forces’ mandate to prioritize civilian protection and enhance civil-military collaboration amid regional security discussions.

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Climate Resilience & Food Security

• The government launched the $12 million CLIMB project in collaboration with development partners, aimed at fortifying urban infrastructure and climate resilience in flood-prone communities.

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• Parliamentary briefings highlighted rising domestic food security concerns, with government figures indicating over 260,000 citizens require food assistance interventions.

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