{
  "id": 12238211,
  "title": "Gambia buys two mega generators to deal with crippling power cuts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/gambia-buys-two-mega-generators-to-deal-with-crippling-power-cuts",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T22:06:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/gambia-buys-two-mega-generators-to-deal-with-crippling-power-cuts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The West African nation of Gambia received two massive generators, each with a 10.5 megawatt capacity, on Monday to address a severe power crisis. The electricity shortages have been particularly acute in recent weeks, coinciding with the hottest period of the year and fueling public discontent. The generators, which arrived at Banjul's port from China, were procured by the Gambian government to help alleviate the electricity woes. Vice President Muhammed Jallow stated that the generators are part of the government's strategy to address the country's electricity challenges in the medium and long term. The National Water and Electricity Corporation's managing director, Gallo Saidy, added that the machines have not been utilized and only require installation. The new generators are expected to be installed and operational by the end of the month.",
  "summary": "The Gambia has received two new 10.5-megawatt generators from China to address a crippling electricity crisis that has caused prolonged blackouts since Jun Read More: https://punchng.com/gambia-buys-two-mega-generators-to-deal-with-crippling-power-cuts/",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Gambia buys two mega generators to deal with crippling power cuts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/gambia-buys-two-mega-generators-to-deal-with-crippling-power-cuts-12242103",
        "published": "2026-10-05T22:28:18.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}