Tunisia’s president reshuffles cabinet
TUNISIAN President Kais Saied has announced a sweeping cabinet reshuffle, replacing 19 ministers including those for defence, foreign affairs, and the economy. This dramatic move comes just weeks before the presidential election scheduled for October 6, as Saied faces mounting political pressure and widespread public discontent. The presidency statement revealed Khaled Shili as the new defence minister and Mohamed Ali Nafti taking over foreign affairs. This reshuffle follows Saied's recent dismissal of Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani, who was replaced by Kamel Maddouri, formerly the social affairs minister. Notably, the ministers of finance, justice, and interior retained their positions. This cabinet…