Light and elections. The Gambia was left without electricity The capital of the Gambia, Banjul, and its suburbs were de-energized

Light and elections. The Gambia was left without electricity The capital of the Gambia, Banjul, and its suburbs were de-energized

Light and electionsThe Gambia was left without electricityThe capital of the Gambia, Banjul, and its suburbs were de-energized. The outages lasted up to 48 hours and caused significant protests.The heat in West Africa has not subsided yet....

Electricity Crisis: Thousands Of Gambians Protest As Blackout Lasts Up To 48 Hours

Thousands of Gambians took to the streets around the capital, Banjul, overnight Wednesday into Thursday to protest prolonged electricity outages that have disrupted homes, businesses and livelihoods across the country. According to a report by AFP, protesters gathered in several communities, including Sukuta, Manduar, Kerr Serign and Jambur, while youths reportedly blocked roads and set fires at major junctions. Police also used tear gas to disp…