New Tunisian Prime Minister to be appointed in 30 days

173 views · Published 1 August 2016 · 2:05 · Indexed 20 September 2026

Channel: CGTN Africa · 2016 · News & Politics

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Tunisia has 30 days to elect a new prime minister. On Sunday, legislators voted overwhelmingly to oust Prime Minister Habib Essid. The outcome of the vote reflects the government's inability to deal with the challenges of an economic slowdown, high unemployment and the continuing state of emergency. But a major issue is the rampant government corruption. Tunisia has had six prime ministers since the 2011 revolution

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