Gambia Power Crisis Escalates | Namibia News

Namibia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 10, 2026 · 1m

Gambia’s citizens erupted in protest after months of crippling power outages left them sweltering and furious—some even demanding the president step down. Facing nationwide anger, President Adama Barrow acknowledged the crisis as a national security emergency, blaming both regional energy shortages and domestic infrastructure failures. He promised new generators and a solar plant will restore power by October, while urging protesters to avoid property damage. Meanwhile, the head of the national grid appealed for patience, citing reduced hydropower due to drought. The president visited key…