Tunisian president appoints prime minister amid growing political, economic crisis

Tunisian president Kais Saied yesterday appointed a new prime minister as opposition mounts to his assumption of power, which last week saw him suspend most of the constitution and announce rule by decree, Reuters reports. Little-known geologist Najla Bouden will become the country’s first-ever female prime minister, but has little experience in politics and now has to form a government. Kais earlier this year suspended parliament and dismissed the prime minister.