Gabon’s Owendo Faces Widespread Power Blackouts BODY: Owendo, Gabon – May 25, 2026. Since Saturday, the Owendo area and the Bikélé zone have been addressing a prolonged power outage, following an incident at the Owendo source station of the Gabonese Energy and Water Company (SEEG).
The Agence gabonaise de presse reported that the population of Owendo is experiencing growing anger and anxiety due to the extended electricity disruption.
The outage, which began on May 23, 2026, at 4:30 PM, resulted from a fire at the 20 kV local at the Owendo source station. This incident has led to power cuts across various districts in Owendo, as well as in Bikélé and surrounding areas. Officials commented on the matter.
Households are struggling with the loss of food preservation, water availability, and the intense heat during the night, which has caused discomfort and sleepless nights for many. Mireille Ndzié, a resident of the Akournam district, expressed her frustration: “Since Saturday, we have been living through a true trial.
The children barely sleep due to the heat, and we have already lost several items in the freezer. Without electricity, many products have spoiled, and the cost of generator fuel is too high. We are losing a lot of money. “.
Economic operators are among the most affected by this prolonged power cut. Restaurants, fish markets, cold storage facilities, food shops, and small businesses are suffering significant financial losses due to the spoilage of perishable goods and the slowdown in their operations.
The population is calling for more communication regarding the repair progress and is urging the relevant authorities to accelerate the work to restore electricity to the affected areas.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: Agpgabon
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