Senelec: The Real Reasons Behind Power Outages Finally Revealed

Mouhamed Habib Aïdara, the Secretary General of the Electricity Workers' Union, reported a 150-megawatt gap between Senelec's production capacity and actual demand, leading to power outages, particularly in the evening. This production deficit, exacerbated by fuel supply constraints, raises concerns among consumers who face material damages and economic losses. Outages are concentrated between 7 PM and 11 PM, a peak consumption period, and may intensify as the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar 2026 approach.