Protests turn violent in The Gambia over rolling blackouts
Al Jazeera
· collected 2026-09-10
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Protests have erupted in The Gambia, with demonstrators demanding President Adama Barrow's resignation due to ongoing power outages that have affected essential services such as water supplies. According to the reports, these protests have turned violent after months of disruptions caused by rolling blackouts during the hot season. No specific numbers are mentioned in the article. The protests appear to be focused on the government's handling of a critical infrastructure issue rather than any other specific grievances or policies.
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In The Gambia, protests against rolling blackouts**, which have caused disruptions to essential services such as water supplies during the hot season, turned violent. The demonstrations began months ago and were initially peaceful, but escalated into violence. Protesters are demanding that President Adama Barrow step down from office. The power outages have been ongoing for several months, causing significant hardship in the country.
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📰 Power Outage Protests Erupt
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Protests turn violent in The Gambia over rolling blackouts
Protests in The Gambia have turned violent after months of power outages that have disrupted essential public services like water supplies during the hot season.
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Demonstrators are calling on Gambian President Adama Barrow to resign.
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