# Protests turn violent in The Gambia over rolling blackouts

https://mins.news/en/item/52856

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-10 10:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/10/protests-turn-violent-in-the-gambia-over-rolling-blackouts?traffic_source=rss

> Protests in The Gambia have become violent after months of power outages disrupted essential services, including water supplies, during the hot season. Demonstrators are demanding the resignation of President Adama Barrow.

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