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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.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 3, 2023

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 · Aug 2, 2023

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2023

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 · Sep 21, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 13, 2022

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 · Jul 24, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 15, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 14, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 5, 2022

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,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2022