Madagascar's persistent electricity crisis

*The persistent electricity crisis in Madagascar is catastrophic, according to the Ministry of Energy. The island is struggling to address the challenge of electrification.*

It is one of the poorest countries in terms of electricity coverage.

With only 15% of the country connected to the grid. Madagascar currently produces 417 megawatts of electricity and aims to "build at least 1,100 kilometres of lines over the next five years to increase the country's electrification rate from 15% to 50%".…
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