# Gambia buys two mega generators to deal with crippling power cuts

> The Gambia on Monday received two new generators with a combined capacity of 21 megawatts to tackle a crippling electricity crisis in the tiny West African nation.

- Published: 2026-10-05T22:00:27.632Z
- Updated: 2026-10-05T22:00:27.632Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance
- Involves: Banjul, Gallo Saidy, The Gambia, The generators, The managing director of the National Water and Electricity Corporation, Vice President Muhammed Jallow, West Africa, two new generators

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- 2026-10-05T22:00:27.632Z - Punch: [Gambia buys two mega generators to deal with crippling power cuts](https://punchng.com/gambia-buys-two-mega-generators-to-deal-with-crippling-power-cuts/)

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