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'You're not alone in the darkness': Gambia president urges calm after violent blackout protests

Source: FlexChar · Published Sep 9, 2026, 8:42 AM

In World, FlexChar puts this story at the center of the day: The country has faced persistent blackouts since June, with some lasting up to 48 hours, residents say. FlexChar is surfacing it because it is driving searches and conversation right now.

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