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Ghana's Blackout Crisis Deepens

Two Nationwide Blackouts in a Month Raise Alarm as Parliament Awaits July 29 Outage Report

Unverified — auto-generated summary, not yet reviewedEnergy & CleantechAug 21, 2026

Ghana has experienced two nationwide blackouts within a single month, with a parliamentarian describing the pattern as a cause for serious concern. The Energy Committee has not yet received the official report on the July 29 blackout, while the Energy Ministry has indicated a temporary power control room will be operational by September. The persistent instability poses a material operational risk for Ghana's digital economy and technology businesses.

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