Power outages: Tingréla, Abobo and Anyama affected on October 17

Author: Salimata BANCEPublished on: October 16, 2026Country: Côte d’Ivoire
Society & Lifestyle
Power outages: Tingréla, Abobo and Anyama affected on October 17

The Ivorian Electricity Company (CIE) has scheduled power disruptions on Saturday, October 17, 2026, for maintenance work. In Tingréla, nine localities, including Zaguinasso, Kanakono and Débété, will be affected from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. In areas of Abobo and Anyama along the Northern Highway, disruptions are expected from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Customers can contact the CIE customer service center at 179, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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