Gambia: Gala Gives Nawec Ultimatum to End Electricity, Water Shortage

Gambia: Gala Gives Nawec Ultimatum to End Electricity, Water Shortage

The Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) on Friday, 19th June 2026 issued a 10-day ultimatum to the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) to resolve the country's electricity and water crisis amid months of power outages.

GALA Gives NAWEC 10-Day Ultimatum To Normalize Power Supply

By: Isatou Sarr Frustrated Gambians under the banner of Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) Friday took to the streets defying heavy rain to  protest over persistent power cuts and water shortages experienced in the country. The protesters marched from Ice-Man Junction to National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC)’s Offices where they dropped a petition and gave out 10-day ultimatum. In a petition addressed to NAWEC Managing Director Galo …

Gala Braves Rain To Protest Power, Water Shortages – The Standard Newspaper

By Arret Jatta Members of protest group Gambians Against Looted Assets (Gala) on Friday staged a protest over persistent electricity outages and water shortages affecting communities across the country. Carrying placards reading “End the blackouts”, “We need water” and “Water Is life,” the demonstrators marched from Jimpex to the electricity and water authorities Nawec’s head office demanding accountability over a utility crisis  that had disrup…

GALA gives NAWEC ultimatum to end electricity, water shortage

“For far too long, Gambians have endured recurring blackouts, water shortages, voltage fluctuations, and service disruptions that have crippled homes, businesses, hospitals, schools and entire communities,” said Omar Saibo Camara, GALA spokesperson. “Families live in discomfort and uncertainty, businesses incur losses, students are deprived of conducive learning conditions, healthcare delivery is compromised, and economic activity is severely di…