TUNIS: Tunisian President Kais Saied, who has ruled with near-total power since 2021, said on Thursday that premeditated acts were behind prolonged water and electricity cuts as the country swelters in summer heat. Temperatures have neared 50 degrees Celsius in recent weeks, driving up demand for electricity and water — both of which proved scarce throughout the summer.

TUNIS: Tunisian President Kais Saied, who has ruled with near-total power since 2021, said on Thursday that premeditated acts were behind prolonged water and electricity cuts as…

Investigations have shown that recent water and electricity outages in several parts of Tunisia were caused by “deliberate acts” rather than technical failures, Tunisian President…