Tunisian elections 2019
Hichem Mechichi designated as new Tunisian prime minister by president Saied
The political situation in Tunisia was further complicated following last week’s resignation of Elyes Fakhfakh from the post of prime minister and a vote of no-confidence against the speaker of parliament
Tunisia’s prime minister, Elyes Fakhkah, resigns after allegations of financial wrongdoing
Ennahda, the largest party in the ruling coalition, had moved a motion of no confidence in Fakhfakh citing clash of interest due to allegations of the prime minister holding shares in companies getting government contracts worth USD 15 million.
As Tunisia goes to polls, the Popular Front presents an alternative
Seven million Tunisians vote in the second elections since the revolution of 2011. The elections take place amid the failure of major parties to confront the economic crisis facing the country
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