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Nouakchott Substation Fires Raise Questions Over Cable Contracts
A preliminary investigation by " Transparence globale " has highlighted technical concerns and potential conflicts of interest involving a parliamentary-owned company contracted for medium-voltage cable work at two Nouakchott substations that suffered major fires.
SOMELEC Schedules Power Outage for Maintenance on Aleg-Boutilimit Line
Mauritania's state utility SOMELEC will cut electricity on the 33 kV line between Aleg and Boutilimit this Saturday from 7:00 to 10:00, citing essential maintenance at the Aleg high-voltage substation. The outage will affect local communities along the route.
SOMELEC Restores Full Power to Key Nouakchott Substations
Mauritania's SOMELEC has restored full operations at the Toujounine and Tevrag Zeina substations, ending recent outages in Nouakchott's eastern and northern districts. Repairs included equipment replacement and emergency imports to stabilise electricity supply.
Nouakchott West Substation Restored to Full Capacity, SOMELEC Confirms
SOMELEC's director general announced that Nouakchott's west substation is now operating at full capacity, restoring electricity to affected districts. Repairs at the east substation are ongoing, with half its capacity already back online.
SOMELEC Restores Power to Key Nouakchott Districts After Substation Fires
Mauritania's state electricity company SOMELEC has begun restoring power to major districts of Nouakchott, following technical interventions after two substation fires caused widespread outages. Restoration is ongoing as authorities investigate the incidents.
Nouakchott Hospitals Maintain Services During Prolonged Power Outage
Nouakchott's main hospitals report uninterrupted medical services despite widespread power outages caused by transformer fires, highlighting emergency preparedness and the resilience of critical infrastructure in Mauritania's capital.
Senegalese Generator Arrives to Support Nouakchott Power Restoration
A generator from Senegal has reached Mauritania to help restore electricity in Nouakchott after two fires damaged key substations, leaving parts of the capital without power. The move aims to accelerate recovery and stabilize the grid.
Mauritania Races to Restore Power After Nouakchott Substation Fire
A major fire at the eastern substation in Nouakchott caused widespread power outages, prompting Mauritania's energy ministry and SOMELEC to launch urgent repairs and reroute electricity to affected districts. Full restoration remains underway.