Kais Saied

Tunisian President Kais Saied has dismissed Prime Minister Kamel Maddouri and appointed Sara Zaafarani as his replacement. The change comes as Tunisia faces economic difficulties and migration issues involving people from sub-Saharan Africa. Zaafarani, an engineer who HAS served as Minister of Equipment and Housing since 2021, will become Tunisia's third prime minister in less than two years. Her appointment follows Saied's growing dissatisfaction with his ministers. Last month, he also dismissed Finance Minister Sihem Boughdiri. During a meeting shown on the presidency's Facebook page, Saied called on Zaafarani to improve government coordination and address key challenges. Alongside her appointment, Salah Zouari was named Minister of Equipment. Tunisia's economy continues to struggle, with growth at just 1.4% over the past year and ongoing public finance issues. Shortages of essential goods including sugar, rice, and coffee have increased public frustration. At […]