InvestigationRecurring water cuts in Dakar: where do things stand in 2025?
In-depth review of the current water cuts in the Dakar region: affected areas, identified causes, responses from the authorities and citizen follow-up.
- Published on 15 May 2025
- Updated: 23 May 2025
- By Khountou editorial team
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- Neighbourhoods affected
- 68
- across 17 municipalities
- Average frequency
- 3 to 5 days
- of the cuts
- Administrations involved
- 4
- incl. SDE, SONES, Water Min.
- Ongoing actions
- 12
- followed by citizens
Situation overview
In 2025, Dakar still faces recurring water cuts affecting dozens of neighbourhoods. The causes are multifactorial: ageing networks, lack of investment, strong demand and operational management. The authorities have taken action, but citizens remain mobilised for transparent follow-up.
Administrations' responses
Measures taken by the authorities, statements and commitments.
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Trend of reported cuts
Reports received
Update timeline
23 May 2025
Update of the affected areas and ongoing actions
20 May 2025
Publication of the authorities’ responses
18 May 2025
Analysis of the main causes
Documents & evidence
SONES report — April 2025
PDF • 1.2 MB
Report data — April 2025
CSV • 950 KB
SDE statement — 12 May 2025
PDF • 245 KB
Recommendations / courses of action
Proposals from citizens and experts to durably improve access to water in Dakar.
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