Planned Power Outage to Affect Parts of Dakar and Guediawaye on Sunday
Residents in parts of Dakar and Guediawaye, Senegal, are preparing for a widespread power outage scheduled for , from to local time. The national electricity company, Senelec, announced the planned interruption to facilitate essential maintenance and upgrade work at the Hann Substation.
According to statements released by Senelec, the outage is expected to impact several key areas, including Golf Nord, Hamo, and Dalifort. A portion of the Maristes district will also be affected, alongside industrial zones along the Rufisque–Pikine–Dalifort corridor.
Senelec emphasized that the work is crucial for reinforcing and improving the quality of the electricity network, aiming for a more reliable power supply in the future. The company has apologized for the inconvenience caused to customers and assured them that technical teams will be fully mobilized to complete the work efficiently and restore power as quickly as possible.
The planned outage is likely to disrupt commercial and industrial operations in the affected districts, leading to temporary downtime. Traffic signals are also expected to be affected, potentially causing congestion and delays for commuters. Businesses reliant on cold chain logistics, including food storage facilities and pharmaceutical operations, face potential risks to temperature control and will need to activate mitigation measures. Industrial facilities along the Rufisque–Pikine corridor may need to adjust their production schedules to minimize disruption.
Commuters in the region are advised to take cognizance of the scheduled disruptions and account for possible service delays in public transport, elevators, and traffic systems. Senelec encourages those affected to monitor official updates on the company’s website at https://www.senelec.sn/.
This planned interruption follows concerns raised in by the Association of Mayors of Senegal (AMS) regarding previous suspensions of electricity supply to municipal services in Dakar. The AMS emphasized the importance of updating cross-debts between Senelec and local authorities before implementing such measures. Following discussions, an agreement was reached to end those suspensions and restore electricity to affected municipal services.
While Senelec focuses on upgrades in Dakar and Guediawaye, other areas of Senegal have recently experienced unplanned outages. A separate incident on the medium voltage network in Kédougou was reported recently, though details remain limited.
