Nationwide Blackout Hits Ghana as Grid Fault Shuts Power Plants Nationwide

A major grid fault forced several power plants across Ghana to shut down on July 29, 2026, causing a nationwide blackout that left Accra, Kumasi, and much of the north without electricity. GRIDCo said engineers are working to restore power "in the shortest time possible without compromising safety" but gave no timeline. A technical investigation is underway.