{
  "id": 12242103,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T22:28:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/gambia-buys-two-mega-generators-to-deal-with-crippling-power-cuts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Gambia received two massive generators with a combined capacity of 21 megawatts on Monday, aimed at addressing severe power shortages plaguing the West African country. Since June, The Gambia has faced frequent and protracted blackouts, which intensified in recent weeks during the summer heat, leading to widespread demonstrations. The 10.5 megawatt generators were delivered to Banjul's port from China, where they were purchased. Speaking on the matter, Vice President Muhammed Jallow stated that the delivery of the generators is part of the solutions to electricity problems faced by the nation. The government aims to install the additional capacity and is working towards a permanent solution to the electricity crisis in the medium and long term. Gallo Saidy, the managing director of The Gambia's energy provider, National Water and Electricity Corporation, said that the generators have not been utilized and only need to be installed.",
  "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 Nigeria",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-05T22:06:18.000Z"
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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."
}