Madar (Nouakchott) - The Mauritanian Electricity Company (SOMELEC) announced on Sunday, 15 November 2026, that scheduled technical works on the high-voltage line linking Nouakchott and Zouerate may cause a temporary disruption of the power supply, according to the Sahara Medias agency.
In a brief statement, the company said the works are intended "to connect the city of Akjoujt to the national electricity grid".
SOMELEC apologised in advance "for any temporary disruption of service that may result from these development works", the same source said.
According to the agency, the statement did not specify the date or duration of the works, or the areas that could be affected by the disruption.
