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Fatoumatta Jawara Calls Electricity Crisis a ‘Minor Issue’ Compared With Peace and Stability
Fatoumatta K. Jawara, Nominated NAM
By Fatou Sillah
Nominated National Assembly Member Fatoumatta K. Jawara has described The Gambia’s continuing electricity crisis as a "minor issue" compared with preserving peace and stability,…
NAM Badjie Accuses Government of Prioritizing Politics as NAWEC Crisis Persists
Bakary K. Badjie, who represents the Foni Bintang Karanai
By Fatou Sillah
Bakary K. Badjie, the National Assembly member for Foni Bintang Karanai, has accused the government of prioritizing political spending while…
Hon. Njai Says Gambians Have a Right to Protest, but Not to Destroy Public Property
Abdoulie Njai, National Assembly Member for Banjul Central
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly member for Banjul Central, Abdoulie Njai, has defended the right of Gambians to protest over the country’s electricity crisis, while…
National Assembly Members Debate Gambia’s Electricity Crisis
National Assembly
By Fatou Sillah
National Assembly members on Wednesday called for greater scrutiny of NAWEC and a coordinated response to The Gambia’s electricity crisis, as lawmakers debated persistent power outages that have…
Human Rights Activist Jobarteh Accuses NAWEC of Systemic Corruption, Says Barrow Lacks Capacity to…
Madi Jobarteh, Executive Director of EFSCFRJ
By Makutu Manneh
Madi Jobarteh, a human rights activist, has accused the National Water and Electricity Company of widespread corruption and mismanagement, alleging that senior…
Madi Jobarteh Criticizes Barrow’s Response to Electricity Crisis
Madi Jobarteh, a human rights activist
By Makutu Manneh
Madi Jobarteh, a human rights activist, has criticized President Adama Barrow’s response to The Gambia’s electricity crisis, saying the president’s remarks during visits…
Analyst Juwara Criticizes Police Response to Nighttime Protests Over Power Outages
Lamin Juwara, Political Analyst
By Makutu Manneh
Lamin Juwara, a political analyst, has criticized the Police Intervention Unit’s response to protests over prolonged power outages on Monday night, saying officers should…
Dr. Gajigo Accuses Barrow Administration of Failing to Address Electricity Crisis
Dr. Ousman Gajigo
By Makutu Manneh
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, an economist and politician, has criticized President Adama Barrow’s administration for failing to resolve The Gambia’s persistent electricity problems, arguing that the…
Barrow Acknowledges Power-Sector Shortcomings, Promises Improved Electricity Supply by End of…
President Barrow addressing the nation
By Staff Writer
President Adama Barrow on Tuesday acknowledged shortcomings in his government’s planning and electricity generation and maintenance systems as he addressed mounting…
Jobarteh Calls Banjul-Led Night Protests Over Power Outages Unprecedented
Madi Jobarteh, Executive Director of EFSCFRJ
By Makutu Manneh
The nighttime protests that erupted in Banjul and spread across parts of the Greater Banjul Area mark an unprecedented display of public frustration over The…