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Gambia Requires Permits After Power-Cut Unrest
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— Sep 11, 2026
Gambia's police chief Seedy Mukhtar Touray announced that protests will require an approved permit, following nights of unrest with tear gas, vandalism, and detainee releases tied to power outages. The protests reflect chronic electricity shortages under President Adama Barrow ahead of elections, as NAWEC cites rising demand and the government pledges new generators and a 50‑megawatt solar plant, amid critics' concerns over import dependence.
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