Tunisia’s Heat-and-Power Crisis: Tunisia is again sweltering, with Kairouan hitting 49.8°C as rotating electricity cuts and water shortages disrupt daily life, strain hospitals, and leave families scrambling for drinking water. Water Shortage Fallout: Despite earlier rainfall, aging infrastructure and grid failures are blamed for taps running dry in multiple regions, with tanker deliveries failing to calm protests. STEG Under Pressure: The electricity squeeze is tied to surging demand from air conditioning, while water-pumping and bottling operations are also hit. Regional Diplomacy: Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is set to visit Tunisia and Algeria, aiming to boost cooperation on renewable energy and discuss Middle East and Sahel issues. Business and Finance: The EBRD expands its risk-sharing support with Attijari Bank Tunisia to €70m to unlock more private-sector lending, alongside a new €8.6m ESG facility. Tech Governance: Tunisia ranks 10th in Africa in the 2026 African AI Governance Index, scoring 2.12/4, with strengths in policy building but concerns over talent drain. Culture and Events: Fabrika’s 2026 electronic music festival moves to Monastir (Nov 5–9) with 100+ acts, including Ion Ludwig and Aline Umber.