As blackout protests pile pressure on Barrow, can Senegal and Guinea keep The Gambia’s lights on?
The Gambian authorities are seeking more electricity from Senegal and Guinea. Reduced imports have left the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), which operates the national grid, struggling to meet rising demand with its own generation.
Why it matters: This bears on the briefing's theme of energy security, as cross-border electricity supply becomes a regional concern.