“We’ve already witnessed major power cuts in previous years, so saying this came as a surprise is surprising,” she said. “The problem is in the supply of electricity and the extent to which Tunisia has invested the necessary resources to maintain energy security and the production and distribution of electricity.”

The government has failed to invest enough in electricity production and the grid, she said, noting the country’s last major power station was built in 2019. A financial crisis at STEG also limited the expansion and maintenance of the network, she added.

Hmm, where else in the world does this sound like?