Maintenance works by a Nigerian supplier are to blame, according to the state power firm.
The council urges the rival forces to allow civilians to move to safer areas within and outside El Fashir.
The council urges rival forces to allow civilians to move to safer areas within and outside el-Fasher.
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.
MPs are due to elect a president after the ANC lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years.
Civil war in Sudan rages on but the country's footballers got unexpected support during a match in neighbouring South Sudan.
Civil war in Sudan rages on but the country's footballers got unexpected support during a match in neighbouring South Sudan.
Civil war in Sudan rages on but the country's footballers got unexpected support during a match in neighbouring South Sudan.