Darkness and Deceit in The Gambia The recent blackout protests in Banjul and surrounding areas of The Gambia have exposed the persistent power crisis plaguing the tiny West African country.
President Adama Barrow's plea for calm, though well intentioned, seems inadequate given the scale and frequency of the outages.
As one navigates the narrow streets of Banjul, it becomes clear that The Gambia is not alone in its electricity woes.