Gambia’s electricity crisis becomes an economic emergency

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Persistent power outages in The Gambia are increasingly threatening businesses, disrupting production, increasing operating costs and causing losses. While larger companies can rely on expensive diesel generators, many smaller businesses struggle to afford backup power, putting further pressure on their operations and incomes. President Adama Barrow pledged to improve power supplies by the end of October. But businesses remain concerned about the wider economic impact of unreliable power.. Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://ow.ly/Zvqj30aIsgY. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cgtnafrica/.

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Source: Global Business

Publication Date: 2026-09-15T14:34:17Z

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Persistent power outages in The Gambia are increasingly threatening businesses, disrupting production, increasing operating costs and causing losses. While larger companies can rely on expensive diesel generators, many smaller businesses struggle to afford backup power, putting further pressure on their operations and incomes. President Adama Barrow pledged to improve power supplies by the end of October. But businesses remain concerned about the wider economic impact of unreliable power.

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