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Barrow Orders 24-Megawatt Generator After 48-Hour Blackouts

9/9/2026

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President Adama Barrow announced a 24-megawatt generator will be installed by October’s end.
Barrow said a 50-megawatt solar plant contract was awarded, with construction to start soon.
Protesters burned tyres, built barricades and demanded Barrow’s resignation after 48-hour blackouts.
Police used tear gas to disperse crowds near Barrow’s home and NAWEC headquarters.
Barrow declared the outages a national-security emergency and urged calm.

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President Adama Barrow announced a 24-megawatt generator will be installed by October’s end.
Barrow said a 50-megawatt solar plant contract was awarded, with construction to start soon.
Protesters burned tyres, built barricades and demanded Barrow’s resignation after 48-hour blackouts.
Police used tear gas to disperse crowds near Barrow’s home and NAWEC headquarters.
Barrow declared the outages a national-security emergency and urged calm.