Tunisia reshuffles cabinet as Saied appoints interim economy minister amid IMF talks

In Tunisia, the president, Kais Saied, dismissed Samir Saied from the economy portfolio on a Tuesday without offering reasons for the change. The interim duties were assigned to Seham al Bogdiri Nomsia, who took the position temporarily while a permanent successor is sought. The presidential office stated that the president had decided to terminate the minister’s mandate and later met with the new head of the Economy Ministry to review the country’s financial balances and the ongoing preparations for the 2024 budget. This indicates a shift in the cabinet during a period of heightened scrutiny over economic policy and fiscal planning. Saied had previously emphasized that the state must operate under a unified framework where all ministries align with the president’s policy guidance, and no ministry can act in isolation from the others. The statements came through the Tunisian press agency TAP and were echoed by official channels.