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Comoros’ SONELEC improves electricity supply and finances

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The Comoros National Electricity Company (SONELEC) reports improved electricity service and a recovery in its accounts following widespread power cuts in 2024. Presented on 19 October in Domoni Ya Mbwani, its review covers February 2025 to October 2026, according to Comores Infos.

The Comoros National Electricity Company (SONELEC), the state-owned electricity supplier, reports improved service and a recovery in its accounts for the period from February 2025 to October 2026. Its review was presented on Monday 19 October in Domoni Ya Mbwani, Comores Infos reports.

The development follows the widespread power cuts recorded in 2024. SONELEC’s review covers both the continuity of electricity supply and the company’s financial situation, according to Comores Infos.

The presentation comes as the Comorian government has announced that it completed 61% of its activities in the first half of 2026, according to a review published on 2 October. It forms part of the monitoring of public initiatives across the archipelago, but SONELEC’s review was not presented as a new government measure.

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