Heat & Power: Europe’s 2026 heat waves are cutting power output for commercial and environmental reasons, and it’s not just nuclear plants that face curtailments. Desert Locusts: Morocco is the western-region hotspot for an upsurge of desert locusts, with large immature winged adults forming and major control operations underway as migration risks grow toward Algeria, Mauritania and the Sahel. Public Health & Mosquitoes: NAMRU EURAFCENT researchers in Tunisia published new work on where and when Aedes albopictus is active, underlining the need for ongoing monitoring tied to dengue risk. Weather Watch: Tunisia’s meteorology institute issued orange heat alerts for 10 governorates, warning of dehydration and heatstroke risks, especially for vulnerable groups. EU Rights Pressure: Civil society is calling for the EU to suspend border and migration control support to Tunisia, arguing the EU-Tunisia MoU has enabled rights violations. Finance & Research: Tunisia’s Financial Market Council signed a partnership with ESC Tunis’s LARIMRAF to boost applied research, training and cooperation for the financial sector. Responsible AI: Tunisia ranked 110th in a global responsible AI index, with gaps flagged in safeguards and governance practices. Energy Cooperation: Tunisia is being urged to support off-grid solar and sustainable water solutions in Nigeria’s Bauchi State.