EDSA Announces Blackout in Over 25 Areas Across Freetown

The Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) has announced that more than 25 communities across Freetown are currently experiencing power outages due to burnt low-voltage panels and faulty transformers within the city’s distribution network.
In a public notice dated 16th February 2026, EDSA informed the general public that the outages affect several areas in the central and eastern parts of Freetown, as well as parts of the western end.
According to the Authority, the affected areas include PZ, parts of Regent Road, Back Street, Free Street, Short Street, Lumley Street, and part of Sackville Street. Communities connected to the Dock Yard MV feeder and other industrial areas are also impacted, including Akram, Slip Way, Kennedy Street, Benz Garage, Eastern Police, Savage Street community, the SLRSA area, PCMH community, BJMS community, Mabella community, and the Fourah Bay Road community.