Tunisian President Kais Saied (L) sacked Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani (R) on August 7, 2024. / Photo: Reuters

Tunisian Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani was dismissed on Wednesday night without explanation and replaced by the recently appointed social affairs minister, the presidency announced in a statement.

Hachani had taken office on August 1 last year, replacing Najla Bouden, who was also dismissed without an official reason by President Kais Saied, who orchestrated a sweeping power grab in July 2021.

Kamel Madouri was appointed as Hachani's successor.

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AFP