Ahmed Hachani | |
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أحمد الحشاني | |
Prime Minister of Tunisia | |
Assumed office 1 August 2023 | |
President | Kais Saied |
Preceded by | Najla Bouden |
Personal details | |
Born | Tunis,Tunisia | 4 October 1956
Political party | Independent |
Education | Tunis University |
Ahmed Hachani (born 4 October 1956) [1] is a Tunisian politician. Since 1 August 2023,he is serving as the Prime Minister of Tunisia.
Hachani graduated from the faculty of law of Tunis University. He was then employed at the Central Bank of Tunisia. [2]
On 1 August 2023, Hachani was appointed by President Kais Saied to form the country's new government. He replaced Najla Bouden who was dismissed that day. [3] [4]
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