Tunisian President Fires Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani
Kais Saied replaces Hachani with Kamel Madouri as October election approaches, raising concerns over democratic integrity.
- President Saied dismissed Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani without providing a reason.
- Kamel Madouri, the new prime minister, previously served as social affairs minister.
- Saied has a history of dismissing prime ministers and consolidating power since his 2021 power grab.
- The dismissal occurs amid economic challenges and social unrest in Tunisia.
- Critics accuse Saied of stifling opposition ahead of the upcoming presidential election.