TUNIS (Reuters) -President Kais Saied named a geologist with little government experience as Tunisia's first woman prime minister on Wednesday amid a crisis following his seizure of powers and with public finances close to breaking point. In Tunisia, Saied has also appointed a woman, Nadia Akacha, as chief of staff, his closest and most powerful aide. Tunisia faces a looming crisis in public finances after years of economic stagnation were aggravated by the coronavirus pandemic and political infighting. There was no direct reaction from the labour union or political parties to Bouden's appointment. The statement underscores how parties in parliament may challenge the legality of any government appointed without the consent of the suspended chamber.

Source: The Star September 29, 2021 17:15 UTC