There has been a blackout in Niger Republic days after a military junta ousted the country’s elected leader, Mohamed Bazoum.
Republic of Niger’s electricity company, Nigelec, disclosed that the blackout was as a result of Nigeria cutting off power supply to the country.
Niger depends on Nigeria for 70 percent of its electricity.
The electricity supplied to the country is generated from Nigeria’s Kainji Dam.
BBC reported that residents living in the cities of Niamey, Maradi and Zinder had power for about an hour before it is switched off for up to five hours. Power cuts like these are unusual in Niger, which normally has regular and reliable supplies.
It was learnt that the supply to Niger was cut on Tuesday, August 1, following a presidential directive.
