Tunisia's summer of discontent
Tunisia's summer of discontent Submitted by Faisal Edroos on Mon, 08/31/2026 - 12:00 Rolling blackouts plunged entire neighbourhoods into darkness with water shortages sparking fights and raids on supply trucks. With prices rising and jobs scarce, Tunisia's economic malaise is hitting people where it hurts the most Across Tunisia , the question this summer was brutally simple: when will the…
Tunisia is experiencing a summer of economic turmoil with frequent power cuts, water shortages and soaring prices. In the Tunisian capital of Tunis, residents reported that electricity was cut off for hours at a time, leaving homes and businesses plunged into darkness as temperatures soared. Water shortages added to the suffering, sparking fights and raids on supply trucks.
Many residents are frustrated with the government's handling of the crisis, with some accusing President Kais Saied of deliberately causing the outages to sow discord. Doctors warn that the extreme heat and power cuts are putting patients at risk, especially the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions.
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