Ahead of presidential election in October, Tunisian President, Kais Saied reveals a major cabinet overhaul, appointing nineteen new ministers, including those responsible for Defense, Foreign Affairs, and the economy.
A statement from the presidency, Khaled Shili will now serve as the defense minister, and Mohamed Ali Nafti will take over as Foreign Affairs Minister.
The cabinet overhaul comes amid a financial crisis and growing public dissatisfaction due to ongoing water and electricity disruptions and shortages of essential goods and medicines.
President Saied, who solidified his authority in 2021 by dissolving the elected parliament, is running for re-election against two opponents.
However, opposition parties and human rights organizations have accused the government of imposing arbitrary restrictions and using intimidation to limit competition, potentially paving the way for Saied’s re-election.
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