By AFPMore by this AuthorTunis,Tunisia's prime minister-designate on Thursday unveiled a proposed government composed of independent figures, after months of negotiations between political parties to fill positions failed. The cabinet -- comprising 28 ministers, most of whom are unknown to the general public, including four women -- still needs to be approved by parliament. "I am confident this government will be approved by parliament", said Habib Jemli, designated prime minister by the Islamist inspired Ennahdha party. Jemli on December 23 announced he would form a government of independents due to "frictions" between parties over political appointments, after two months of difficult negotiations that also involved trade unions. Said -- a conservative academic with no background in politics -- was elected in a presidential run-off a week after the legislative polls.

Source: Daily Nation January 02, 2020 18:00 UTC