28 Mar 2024 | 05:41 PM UTC
Ethiopia: Electrical power fully restored as of 19:30 March 28 following nationwide blackout /update 1
Technicians fully restore electrical service across Ethiopia as of 19:30 March 28 following three-hour nationwide power outage.
Utility provider Ethiopian Electrical Power (EEP) has fully restored power as of 19:30 March 28 following an approximately three-hour nationwide blackout. The outage began at about 15:40; EEP has attributed the incident to an unspecified system failure.
Residual disruptions to business operations, telecommunications, and transportation are possible through the end of March 28.
Plan accordingly for residual business and transport disruptions following the power outage. Exercise caution when driving; allow additional time to reach destinations. Follow local travel and security advice.
