Tunisias President Sacks Prime Minister Amid Economic Crisis

Tunisian President Kais Saied sacked Prime Minister Kamel Maddouri less than a year after his appointment and named Sara Zaafarani as his replacement, amid a faltering economy and a worsening flood of migrants from sub-Saharan African countries.

Zaafarani, who is an engineer and served as Minister of Equipment and Housing since 2021, is the third Prime Minister in less than two years.

In recent months, Saied has sharply criticized the performance of ministers, saying many have not met the required standards and that the expectations of the Tunisian people are high.

Last month, he sacked Finance Minister Sihem Boughdiri.

In a meeting broadcast on the presidencys Facebook page, the President called on Zaafarani to further coordinate government action and overcome obstacles to meet the expectations of the Tunisian people.