Senegal Power Outage: Planned Electricity Cut on Feb 15, 2026
- Residents in parts of Dakar and Guediawaye, Senegal, are preparing for a widespread power outage scheduled for Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM local...
- The outage is expected to impact several key areas, including Golf Nord, Hamo and Dalifort.
- 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.
Senegal Braces for Sunday Power Outage Affecting Dakar and Guediawaye
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.
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, according to a statement released by Senelec’s Distribution Directorate on .
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 anticipate possible delays in public transport, elevators, and traffic systems, and to factor these into their travel plans.
Senelec is encouraging residents to monitor official updates through the company’s website at https://www.senelec.sn/. The company did not specify the exact nature of the upgrades being undertaken at the Hann Substation, but indicated the work is part of a broader effort to enhance Senegal’s power infrastructure.
This planned maintenance comes as Senegal is preparing for significant infrastructure spending in 2026, including plans to connect an additional 3,637 localities to the national electricity grid, expanding access to 113,654 households. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye recently announced planned commitments exceeding CFA100 billion for roads, urban development projects, and structural public facilities, including projects related to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
The government also intends to allocate CFA25 billion to begin construction of a second bridge in Ziguinchor, aiming to improve traffic flow and mobility in the Casamance region. These initiatives reflect a broader strategy to improve access to basic services and connectivity throughout the country.