# Electricity shortages in Conakry, Guinea

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/electricity-shortages-in-conakry-guinea
> Updated: 2026-09-15T10:25:05.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Conakry has experienced persistent electricity shortages that have severely disrupted the livelihoods of local artisans and small business owners. In neighborhoods such as Keitaya, professionals in sectors like carpentry, welding, and hairdressing have faced irregular power supplies, often forcing them to work at night or rely on expensive generators to maintain productivity.

These ongoing reliability issues were compounded by a specific incident involving a fire at the Lansanaya-Barrage electrical substation. The fire was triggered after a construction truck struck a major power line in Bailobaya, impacting the junction box at the substation. The resulting blackout affected multiple districts, including Tombolia, Matoto, Sonfonia, and Kagbelen. While Electricité de Guinée (EDG) brought the fire under control, the event has heightened concerns regarding the stability of the national energy infrastructure.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Conakry power outages caused by substation fire

A fire at the Lansanaya-Barrage substation, caused by a construction truck hitting a power line, has triggered widespread electricity outages across several districts in Conakry, Guinea.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/conakry-power-outages-caused-by-substation-fire

### 2026-08-29: Conakry electricity shortages disrupt local artisans

Frequent electricity outages in Conakry, Guinea, are disrupting local artisans, forcing workers to operate at night and causing delays that damage their professional reputations and livelihoods.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/conakry-electricity-shortages-disrupt-local-artisans

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