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Tunisian president sacks trade minister amid economic crisis

The African MirrorJanuary 8, 20231 Min Read

FILE PHOTO: Tunisian then-presidential candidate Kais Saied speaks during an interview with Reuters in Tunis, Tunisia September 17, 2019. REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed

THE Tunisian president dismissed the Trade Minister Fadhila Rabhi, the presidency said amid an economic crisis and record inflation in the North African country.

The annual inflation rate in December reached 10.1%, while the financial crisis caused the loss of many foodstuffs from stores.