Mali has ratified financing from the African Development Bank to support a major power project aimed at strengthening Bamako’s electricity supply and reducing chronic outages in the capital.
The funding will go toward the Bamako 225 kV North Loop project, a high-voltage transmission network designed to reinforce the city’s grid, improve reliability, and increase the amount of electricity that can be transmitted into the capital. The project is expected to benefit households, businesses, and public institutions by delivering more stable and affordable power.
According to reports, the AfDB package forms part of a broader financing structure that also includes support from other development partners, with the total project cost estimated at about $190 million. The works are scheduled to run from 2026 to 2030 and include new transmission lines, substations, and other grid upgrades.
Officials say the project is intended to ease pressure on Bamako’s overstretched electricity network and improve energy security in a city that has long suffered from frequent power interruptions. It is also expected to support economic activity by helping businesses operate more consistently and by improving access to electricity for growing urban demand.
The ratification marks another step in Mali’s effort to modernize its energy infrastructure and strengthen regional power integrations. If completed on schedule, the project could significantly improve the capital’s electricity supply and help address one of the country’s most persistent infrastructure challenges.
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