Progress in solar power expansion in Mali amidst significant challenges

At his phone repair station in Bamako’s Grand Marché, Bourama Doumbia anxiously awaits customers.

Just a year ago, his shop buzzed with activity throughout the day, but frequent power outages in the Malian capital have brought his business to a halt.

“Last year, we could endure up to 38 hours without electricity, but now we only have power for limited periods. I have to plan my work around these outages,” he explained….