Egyptians are bracing for the return of power cuts following a brief winter respite. Following the end of the Eid Al Fitr holiday on 10 April, two-hour power cuts will resume according to Egyptian news portal Enterprise, citing an electricity sector source.

With output of the country’s key power fuel gas on a downward trajectory and with electricity demand rising as the weather heats up, Cairo began implementing rolling power cuts in July last year (MEES, 28 July 2023). (CONTINUED - 171 WORDS)