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Mauritania and Mali are implementing a significant cross-border power interconnection project, supported by the African Development Bank, aimed at enhancing electricity access and reliability. The project features a 1,373-kilometer transmission line with a capacity of 600 megawatts, linking the two nations' power systems.

It will alleviate power shortages and reduce reliance on expensive fuel-based generation. Two solar power plants, each with 50 megawatts capacity, will be constructed in Mauritania, facilitating cleaner energy usage.

The total project cost is approximately $888 million, with over $302 million funded by the African Development Fund and an additional $60 million from the Saudi Fund for Development. This initiative is anticipated to provide electricity access to 100,000 households and support nearly 150 rural communities, fostering local development and regional cooperation.