Niamey, June 8, 2026 – Niger’s national electricity provider, NIGELEC, confirmed today that disruptions affecting power supply in Niamey, Dosso and Tillabéri stem from a technical fault in the River Zone grid system. The company detected the failure at 1:50 a.m. and immediately deployed repair crews to restore service as quickly as possible.
urgent repairs underway to restore full power
While engineers work around the clock to pinpoint the exact cause of the breakdown, NIGELEC has activated local generation units to reduce the burden on households and businesses. The company has apologized to customers for the inconvenience and assured them that restoration efforts are progressing smoothly.
key regions paralyzed by grid disruption
The failure has crippled power supply across critical areas, including the capital Niamey and the strategic regions of Dosso and Tillabéri. To prevent a full-scale blackout and keep essential services operational—hospitals, markets and government offices—the utility company has resorted to backup generators. Though this temporary measure cannot meet total demand, it is providing a lifeline until the main grid is fully reactivated.
keeping the public informed during the crisis
NIGELEC’s leadership has taken a cautious approach in communicating with the public, confirming the location of the fault but withholding technical specifics for now. Repair teams are racing to stabilize the system, urging consumers to remain patient as they work to secure the network and restore normal operations.
