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Tunisian president replaces prime minister as economy falters

Tunisian President Kais Saied sacked Prime Minister Najla Bouden without explanation this week. He immediately replaced her with former central bank executive Ahmed Hachani who is tasked with overcoming the "colossal" economic challenges the country faces.

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Tunisia president dismisses Najla Bouden, appoints new prime minister

Kais Saied chose Ahmed al-Hachani to deal with the ‘great challenges’ facing the cash-strapped North African country.

Al Jazeera

Tunisia's Saied reappears in public, dismisses 'mad' speculations

Tunis (AFP) - Tunisian President Kais Saied appeared in a video posted Monday on his official Facebook page, dismissing "mad" reports over his health following almost two weeks with no public engagements.

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Egypt, Tunisia to Coordinate on Regional Issues

Egypt and Tunisia agreed on Tuesday to intensify coordination and cooperation on regional issues of common interest, said a statement issued after a meeting between Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Tunisian Prime Minister Najla Bouden on the sidelines of Dubai's World Government Summit. The meeting reviewed ways to further…

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Tunisian President Sacks Trade Minister, Sfax Governor

Tunisian President Kais Saied on Friday dismissed the country's minister of trade and export development and the governor of Sfax. Sfax is the second biggest city in Tunisia. Without giving further details, the presidency announced in a terse the dismissal of Fadila Al-Rabhi, the minister of trade and export development.…

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Tunisia: More Calls to Dismiss Bouden’s Gov’t

The hike in prices and the scarcity of some food items in the Tunisian markets have sparked criticism against the government. including calls for changing the cabinet’s formation with keeping Najla Bouden as the prime minister.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tunisia election set to deliver male-dominated parliament and erosion of women’s rights

As the country goes to the polls, reforms introduced by hardline president Kais Saied have led to the exclusion of female candidates

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Are women’s rights used as a smokescreen in Tunisia?

Women’s rights activists say Saied is using female empowerment as a facade and new constitution reverses their gains.

Al Jazeera

Tunisian judge investigating opposition leader over radio interview

Ghazi Chaouachi, head of a Tunisian opposition party and prominent critic of President Kais Saied, will be questioned by a judge on Thursday over a radio interview accusing Saied of expanding his authoritarian tendency.

Reuters

Tunisian Govt, Unions Agree to Talks on IMF Economic Reforms

Tunisia's government and both its main labor and commerce unions agreed on Friday to start talks on Monday over economic reforms required by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a rescue program. State news agency TAP reported that Prime Minister Najla Bouden, UGTT labor union chief Noureddine Taboubi and UTICA…

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Factbox-How Tunisia's president has tightened his grip

President Kais Saied has been steadily consolidating his grip over Tunisia since seizing broad powers a year ago.

Reuters

Egypt, Tunisia Agree to Coordinate over Int'l Affairs

Egypt and Tunisia agreed to coordinate and hold consultations over regional and international developments. Speaking at the conclusion of the meetings of the 17th session of the Egyptian-Tunisian Joint High Committee on Friday, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Tunisian Prime Minister Najlaa Boudentwo stressed the need to boost coordination…

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Tunis, Cairo Seek Doubling Trade Exchange

The Tunisian-Egyptian Economic Forum kicked off on Thursday at the headquarters of the Export Promotion Center in the Tunisian capital. Tunis and Cairo expressed common desire to value the major available capabilities and opportunities to increase the volume of trade exchange, diversify its base and develop the partnership to live…

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US Reiterates Support for Tunisia to Complete Political Transition

Tunisian Prime Minister Najla Bouden held talks on Monday with the US Ambassador to Tunis, Donald Blome, at the government palace in Kasbah at the end of his diplomatic mission in the country. Bouden hailed the United States’ constant support for her country, especially in the fields of national defense…

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Tunisia’s President Rules Out Early Elections after Dissolving Parliament

Tunisia's parliamentary elections won't be held within the next three months, President Kais Saied said late on Thursday during a meeting with Prime Minister Najla Bouden, according to a Facebook post by the president's office. Saied issued a decree on Wednesday dissolving parliament, which has been suspended since last year,…

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Tunisia's president says elections won't be held after three months

Tunisia's parliamentary elections won't be held after three months, president Kais Saied said late on Thursday during a meeting with Prime Minister Najla Bouden, according to a post on Facebook by the president's office.

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Tunisian President, Saudi Interior Minister Discuss Security Cooperation

Tunisian President Kais Saied received in Tunis on Tuesday Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif. Talks focused on bilateral relations and the ongoing security cooperation between Riyadh and Tunis. Prince Abdulaziz conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown…

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Tunisia Says World Bank to Lend it $400 Mln

The World Bank will lend Tunisia about $400 million to finance social reforms, the Tunisian government said on Tuesday, as it started talks with the International Monetary Fund on economic reforms. The country, which is suffering from a financial crisis, is seeking to obtain a rescue package from the IMF…

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