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Banjul North Lawmaker Says Protest Over Power Crisis Was About ‘Survival, Not Politics’
Momodou Lamin B. Bah, National Assembly member for Banjul North
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly member for Banjul North, Momodou Lamin B. Bah, said a protest he led in the capital over persistent electricity and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Dr. Ceesay Urges Opposition to Help Ease Tensions Over Electricity Protests
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Information Minister
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia’s information minister, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has called on opposition parties to help ease public tensions over the country’s electricity crisis as frustration!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
EFF Gambia Leader Backs Candlelight Protests, Offers Four-Week Emergency Power Plan
Prince Ebrahim Sanyang, EFF
By Seedy Jobe
Prince Ebrahim Sanyang, leader of Economic Freedom Fighters Gambia, has backed nationwide candlelight protests over persistent electricity outages and offered to help lead an!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
NAWEC MD Urges Patience Amid Power Outages, Cites Regional Supply Shortfalls
Gallo Saidy, Managing Director · National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC)
By Makutu Manneh
Gallo Saidy, managing director of the National Water and Electricity Company, has appealed for patience from Gambians frustrated by!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
President Barrow to Deliver Statement on Electricity Crisis After Visits to Kotu, Brikama Power…
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow said Tuesday that he would address the nation later in the day on The Gambia’s worsening electricity crisis, promising to restore reliable power after visiting NAWEC!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Gajigo Says Barrow’s Political Survival Is at Stake Over Electricity Crisis
Dr. Ousman Gajigo
By Fatou Sillah
Economist and politician Dr. Ousman Gajigo has said President Adama Barrow’s political fortunes could be threatened by The Gambia’s persistent electricity crisis, accusing his!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…