Cabinet of Tunisia
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The Cabinet of Tunisia is the chief executive
body of the Tunisian Republic
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who acted as president of Tunisia
for 23 years fled. Mohamed Ghannouchi
formed a new government. Fouad Mebazaa
took office in January 2011 as interim president.
A new government was formed on January 17, 2011. On January 27, there were changes in the government.
As of January 27, members included:
Ghannouchi was replaced as Prime Minister on 27 February 2011.
announced a new (third) government of 22 ministers. The changes were:
The current list is:
Executive (government)
Executive branch of Government is the part of government that has sole authority and responsibility for the daily administration of the state bureaucracy. The division of power into separate branches of government is central to the idea of the separation of powers.In many countries, the term...
body of the Tunisian Republic
Tunisia
Tunisia , officially the Tunisian RepublicThe long name of Tunisia in other languages used in the country is: , is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Its area...
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Cabinet of Mohamed Ghannouchi
During the 2010–2011 Tunisian uprising, Zine El Abidine Ben AliZine El Abidine Ben Ali
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali is a Tunisian political figure who was the second President of Tunisia from 1987 to 2011. Ben Ali was appointed Prime Minister in October 1987, and he assumed the Presidency on 7 November 1987 in a bloodless coup d'état that ousted President Habib Bourguiba, who was...
who acted as president of Tunisia
Tunisia
Tunisia , officially the Tunisian RepublicThe long name of Tunisia in other languages used in the country is: , is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Its area...
for 23 years fled. Mohamed Ghannouchi
Mohamed Ghannouchi
Mohamed Ghannouchi was the Prime Minister of Tunisia and was self-proclaimed acting President of the country for a few hours starting 14 January 2011, under Article 56 of the Constitution of Tunisia...
formed a new government. Fouad Mebazaa
Fouad Mebazaa
Fouad Mebazaa is a Tunisian politician who has been President of Tunisia since 15 January 2011. He was active in Neo Destour prior to Tunisian independence, served as Minister of Youth and Sports, Minister of Public Health, and Minister of Culture and Information, and has been President of the...
took office in January 2011 as interim president.
A new government was formed on January 17, 2011. On January 27, there were changes in the government.
As of January 27, members included:
- Mohamed GhannouchiMohamed GhannouchiMohamed Ghannouchi was the Prime Minister of Tunisia and was self-proclaimed acting President of the country for a few hours starting 14 January 2011, under Article 56 of the Constitution of Tunisia...
, prime ministerPrime ministerA prime minister is the most senior minister of cabinet in the executive branch of government in a parliamentary system. In many systems, the prime minister selects and may dismiss other members of the cabinet, and allocates posts to members within the government. In most systems, the prime... - Karoui Lazhar ChebbiKaroui Lazhar ChebbiKaroui Lazhar Chebbi is a Tunisian lawyer and politician. He became minister of justice in the government of Mohamed Ghannouchi - References :...
, minister of justice - Abdelkarim ZebidiAbdelkarim ZebidiAbdelkarim Zebidi is a Tunisian politician. During the reshuffle of January 27, 2011 of Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi, he became minister of national defense. He replaced Ridha Grira who held the office only for ten days.- References :...
, minister of national defense. He replaced Ridha GriraRidha Grira- Academic background :Grira obtained his baccalaureate from lycée de garçons in Sousse, in June 1974. He then attended Lycée Louis-le-Grand, followed by École centrale Paris where he received a MPhil in Chemical Engineering in 1974...
, minister since 17 January - Ahmed OunaiesAhmed OunaiesAhmed Ounaies, also spelled Ahmed Ounaiss, is a Tunisian politician and diplomat who was Foreign Minister for two weeks in the transitional government established after the 2010–2011 Tunisian uprising...
, minister of foreign affairs. He replaced Kamel MorjaneKamel MorjaneKamel Morjane, also spelled Kemal Mourjan, is a Tunisian politician and diplomat who served as Tunisia's Minister of Defense from 2005 to 2010 and as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2010 to 2011.-Life and political career:...
. Resigned on 13 February - Farhat RajhiFarhat RajhiFarhat Rajhi is a Tunisian politician. He was interim minister of interior affairs between January 27 and March 28, 2011, in the government of Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi.- References :...
, minister of the interior - Laroussi MizouriLaroussi MizouriLaroussi Mizouri is a Tunisian politician. He was appointed minister of religious affairs in the government of Mohamed Ghannouchi....
, minister of religious affairs - Slim AmamouSlim AmamouSlim Amamou is a Tunisian blogger and the former Secretary of State for Sport and Youth , deputy to the Minister for Youth and Sports. He resigned on the week of May 25, 2011 in protest of the transitional government's block of several websites...
, secretary of state for sport and youth (the first time in the world that a Pirate PartyPirate PartyThe Pirate Party is a political party in Sweden founded in 2006. Its sudden popularity has given rise to parties with the same name and similar goals in Europe and worldwide, forming the international Pirate Party movement....
member ascends to a governmental post).
Ghannouchi was replaced as Prime Minister on 27 February 2011.
Cabinet of Beji Caid Essabsi
On 7 March 2011, Interim Prime Minister Beji Caid el SebsiBeji Caid el Sebsi
Beji Caid el Sebsi is a Tunisian lawyer and politician. Since 27 February 2011, he has been the Prime Minister of Tunisia.-Personal life:Born in Sidi Bou Said in a family from the beylical agricultural makhzen, he is the direct great-grandson of Ismail Caid Essebsi, a mamluk of Tunisian corsairs...
announced a new (third) government of 22 ministers. The changes were:
- Abdelhamid Triki, Minister of Planning, replacing Jouini
- Abdellaziz Rassaa, Minister of Industry, replacing Chelbi
- Rifaat Chaabouni, Minister of Higher Education
- Abderrazak Zouari, Minister of Regional Development
- Ahmed Adhoum, Ministry of State Property, restored ministry
The current list is:
| Incumbent | Office | Website | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Beji Caid el Sebsi Beji Caid el Sebsi Beji Caid el Sebsi is a Tunisian lawyer and politician. Since 27 February 2011, he has been the Prime Minister of Tunisia.-Personal life:Born in Sidi Bou Said in a family from the beylical agricultural makhzen, he is the direct great-grandson of Ismail Caid Essebsi, a mamluk of Tunisian corsairs... |
Prime Minister | www.pm.gov.tn | 27 February 2011 |
| Mr. Karoui Lazhar Chebbi Karoui Lazhar Chebbi Karoui Lazhar Chebbi is a Tunisian lawyer and politician. He became minister of justice in the government of Mohamed Ghannouchi - References :... |
Minister of Justice | www.e-justice.tn | 7 March 2011 |
| Mr. Abdelkarim Zebidi Abdelkarim Zebidi Abdelkarim Zebidi is a Tunisian politician. During the reshuffle of January 27, 2011 of Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi, he became minister of national defense. He replaced Ridha Grira who held the office only for ten days.- References :... |
Minister of National Defence | www.defense.tn | 27 January 2011 |
| Mr. Farhat Rajhi Farhat Rajhi Farhat Rajhi is a Tunisian politician. He was interim minister of interior affairs between January 27 and March 28, 2011, in the government of Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi.- References :... |
Minister of Interior | 27 January 2011 | |
| M. Mouldi Kefi Mouldi Kefi Mohamed Mouldi Kefi is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tunisia and a retired diplomat. He is married and has four children.... |
Minister of Foreign Affairs | www.diplomatie.gov.tn | |
| Mohamed Naceur | Minister of Social Affairs | www.social.gov.tn | |
| Mr. Ayed Jelloul | Minister of Finance | www.portail.finances.gov.tn | |
| M. Laroussi Mizouri Laroussi Mizouri Laroussi Mizouri is a Tunisian politician. He was appointed minister of religious affairs in the government of Mohamed Ghannouchi.... |
Minister of Religious Affairs | www.affaires-religieuses.tn | |
| Mr. Taieb Baccouche Taïeb Baccouche Taieb Baccouche is a Tunisian politician who is the current minister of Education of Tunisia and official spokesperson of the Government of Beji Caid el Sebsi.-Studies:In the sixties, M... |
Minister of Education | www.education.gov.tn/ | |
| Mr. Bach Ezzedine Chaouech | Minister of Culture | www.culture.tn | |
| Rifaat Chaabouni | Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research | www.mes.tn | 7 March 2011 |
| Ms. Habiba Ben Romdhane Zehi | Minister of Public Health | www.santetunisie.rns.tn | |
| Mr. Mehdi Houas | Minister of Trade and Tourism | www.commerce.gov.tn | |
| Mr. Mokhtar Jallel | Minister of Agriculture and the Environment | www.onagri.nat.tn | |
| Ms. Lilia Laabidi | Minister of Women Affairs | www.femmes.tn | |
| Dr. Ibrahim Yassin | Minister of Transport and Infrastructure | www.transport.tn | |
| Said Aydi | Minister of Employment and Vocational Training | www.emploi.gov.tn | |
| Myriam Mizouni | Minister of Youth and Sports | 1 June, 2011 | |
| Abdelhamid Triki | Minister of Planning and International Cooperation | www.mdci.gov.tn | 7 March 2011 |
| Mr. Abdelaziz Rassaa | Minister of Industry and Technology | www.industrie.gov.tn | 7 March 2011 |
| Ahmed Adhoum | Minister of State Property | 7 March 2011 | |
| Abderrazak Zouari | Minister for Regional Development | 7 March 2011 | |
| Mr. Rafaa Ben Achour | Minister to the Prime Minister | ||
External links
- Composition of the Provisional Government, Government of Tunisia