Gambia protesters burn tyres to denounce power cuts

Power Outage Protests in Gambia: A Nation in Darkness | Science-Environment

Gambian citizens protested against prolonged power outages, gathering near President Adama Barrow's residence and other locations. The unrest, marked by tyre burning and barricades, comes amid Barrow's re-election campaign. Authorities pled to stabilize the power supply, attributing outages to high demand and technical issues.

Gambia protests grow chaotic as power outages worsen

Thousands took to the streets overnight in The Gambia, burning tyres and chanting against the president in protest over blackouts that have dogged the country since June and recently grown more severe. Read Also: The rolling power outages, which are occurring during the country’s hot season, have lasted up to 48 hours in some locations. […]

Gambia Protests Over Worsening Electricity Blackouts

Severe electricity blackouts in The Gambia have sparked chaotic overnight protests, with citizens burning tyres to express frustration over the government's failure to provide stable power.