West African Power Pool (WAPP)

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As of May 2026: Coordinated the November 8 synchronization from its Cotonou control center

At 5:04 a.m. on November 8, 2025, electricity began flowing across the Nigeria–Niger border at the same frequency as the rest of West Africa's grid. It held that way for four hours. The last time engineers tried this, in 2007, the link collapsed after seven minutes.

Updated May 24