Protests in The Gambia have escalated as power outages worsen, with thousands taking to the streets overnight. Demonstrators burned tyres and chanted slogans against President Adama Barrow, including 'Barrow must go!' The outages, which have occurred since June, have lasted up to 48 hours in some areas. Police used tear gas in the Westfield district as crowds headed towards the energy provider's headquarters. President Barrow has described the outages as a national security issue and an emergency.
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