Tunis, April 28, 2026 (AFP) - Tunisia's Saied sacks energy minister amid uproar over draft bills

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2026-04-28

Tunisian President Kais Saied on Tuesday ordered the dismissal of energy and industry minister Fatma Thabet Chiboub, ahead of a parliament meeting to review controversial draft laws on renewable energy contracts. The dismissal was announced in a brief statement by the presidency, offering no explanation. It came amid sharp criticism from unionists and lawmakers on five government-approved bills regulating the granting of concessions to foreign c......

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