The Ghanaian authorities have suspended electricity exports to neighboring countries after a fire at a substation within the Akosombo hydroelectric complex led to a significant loss of generating capacity.

The incident resulted in a reduction of nearly 1,000 megawatts (MW) from the national power system, prompting urgent measures to stabilize domestic electricity supply.

As a consequence, Ghana has temporarily halted electricity exports to Burkina Faso, Togo, and Benin, prioritizing internal demand while repair and restoration work is underway.

The Akosombo hydroelectric complex is one of the country’s key energy infrastructures, and the disruption has raised concerns about regional power stability in West Africa, where cross-border electricity trade plays a crucial role in balancing supply.

Authorities have not yet provided a timeline for full restoration, but efforts are ongoing to restore damaged infrastructure and prevent further disruptions to the national grid.

The suspension highlights the vulnerability of interconnected energy systems in the region, where domestic incidents can have immediate cross-border effects.