Lights have been flickering across Dakar this week, with residents facing a series of power cuts. Senelec, the state energy company, called the interruptions unusual for the capital and said electricity service should be back by Friday.
Senelec cited two pressures at once: tight fuel supplies and mechanical problems. The company said equipment issues are affecting two of Senegal's key power sources - a Turkish-owned Karpowership vessel and the Cap des Biches plant - and both should return to service before the week is over.
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Speaking on state broadcaster RTS late Monday, Senelec boss Papa Toby Gaye said energy prices have jumped amid the conflict in the Middle East, putting financial pressure on the utility and on Petrosen. The timing is rough for Senegal, which has been under strain since billions of dollars in undisclosed borrowing by the previous administration came to light in 2024. Earlier this month, after securing an agreement with the International Monetary Fund for a $2.2 billion program, the government announced plans to restructure its debts through the Group of 20 Common Framework. For households and small businesses, the takeaway is simple: power reliability and national finances are linked, so service stability and debt talks both shape how predictable everyday costs feel on the ground.
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