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BourguibaThe mature police state1960197019801990200020102020Mar 20, 1956 — Independence from FranceNov 7, 1987 — Ben Ali removes BourguibaMay 1, 1991 — The Barraket Essahel affairJan 14, 2011 — Ben Ali leaves the countryJun 25, 2013 — Rachid Ammar retires and the joint command lapsesJan 26, 2014 — The 2014 constitution is adoptedOct 13, 2019 — Kais Saied wins the presidencyJul 25, 2021 — Saied dismisses the government and freezes parliamentJul 25, 2022 — A new constitution is adopted by referendumMar 3, 2026 — The country's richest businessman and a former prime minister are convictedJan 26, 2014 — Tunisia adopts new constitutionJul 25, 2022 — Tunisian constitutional referendumJun 1, 2022 — Kais Saied dissolves the Supreme Judicial CouncilJun 1, 2022 — Kais Saied dismisses 57 judgesFeb 6, 2013 — Chokri Belaid is assassinatedJul 25, 2013 — Mohamed Brahmi is assassinatedApr 22, 2022 — The electoral authority is placed in the president's giftMar 20, 1956 — Independence from France2 events, 1956–19572Jan 1, 1964 — Military Security Directorate createdOct 5, 1967 — Religious affairs direction createdDec 29, 1983 — The bread riotsNov 7, 1987 — Ben Ali removes BourguibaFeb 27, 1988 — The RCD replaces the Destourian partyMay 1, 1991 — The Barraket Essahel affairMar 9, 1992 — Religious affairs secretariat of state elevated to a ministry2 events, 2003–20042Jan 1, 2011 — Phosphate output halves and stays halvedJan 14, 2011 — Ben Ali leaves the country13 events, 2010–201413Feb 6, 2013 — Chokri Belaid is assassinatedJun 25, 2013 — Rachid Ammar retires and the joint command lapsesJul 25, 2013 — Mohamed Brahmi is assassinatedJan 26, 2014 — The 2014 constitution is adoptedJan 26, 2014 — Tunisia adopts new constitution3 events, 2015–20173Mar 27, 2019 — Truth and Dignity Commission submits final reportOct 13, 2019 — Kais Saied wins the presidencyJul 25, 2021 — Saied dismisses the government and freezes parliamentApr 22, 2022 — The electoral authority is placed in the president's giftJun 1, 2022 — Kais Saied dissolves the Supreme Judicial CouncilJun 1, 2022 — Kais Saied dismisses 57 judgesJul 25, 2022 — A new constitution is adopted by referendumJul 25, 2022 — Tunisian constitutional referendum65 events, 2021–202665Mar 3, 2026 — The country's richest businessman and a former prime minister are convictedHabib BourguibaBen AliMohammed MzaliHamed KarouiMohamed GhannouchiBen YahiaBechir TekkariKamel TarziJallouli FarèsSadok MokaddemMahmoud MessadiHabib BoularèsFouad MebazaaAli ChebbiEl AkhzouriOthman BattikhSlaheddine BalyAbdelhamid BelatiBen SalahEl GhoulMohamed HajemEl FehriBen MohamedAdel JehaneChadhli CherifBen AliBen TaousHabib DhifTaïeb MehiriBelhaj KacemAli GanzouiAli SeriatiKhelifa HarroumBelhaj AliAli SeriatiSalah HamdiRached GhannouchiAbir MoussiMoncef MarzoukiBen JaafarTarak CherifNéjib ChebbiMarouane MabroukAbdelmajid EzzarElloumi RekikFaouzi ElloumiSlim RiahiHamma HammamiHédi NouiraMohamed GhenimaMoncef BelkhodjaBéji HamdaTaoufik BaccarChedly AyariMarouane AbassiWided BouchamaouiKamel MorjaneZouhair MaghzaouiBen ArfaAhmed MestiriIssam ChebbiNabil KarouiAnas HmaidiLarbi NasraHabib Benhadj-KouiderBen HassineLotfi MraihiYoussef BouzakherFaïza KefiNouri LajmiMokhtar TrifiJamel MsallemRejeb KhaznadarMoustapha KhodjaSaheb EttabaaLarbi ZarroukHussein KhodjaSaheb EttabaaSaheb EttabaaMustapha KhaznadarAziz BouattourYoussef DjaïtTaieb DjellouliKhelil BouhagebHédi LakhouaOpen the full events timelineEvents109Presidency of the RepublicPresident of the RepublicPresident of the RepublicDirector of the Presidential CabinetDirector of the Presidentia…Head of GovernmentHead of GovernmentHead of GovernmentMinister of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign AffairsMinister of JusticeMinister of JusticeSecretary of State to the Prime Minister for Religious AffairsSecretary of State to the P…Minister of CommerceMinister of CommerceMinister of State PropertiesMinister of State PropertiesDirector of Religious AffairsDirector of Religious Affai…Minister of TourismMinister of TourismMinister of AgricultureMinister of AgricultureMinister of Human RightsMinister of Human RightsAdvisor at the Ministry of JusticeAdvisor at the Ministry of…ParliamentSpeaker of ParliamentSpeaker of ParliamentNational Council of Regions and DistrictsPresident of the National Council of Regions and DistrictsPresident of the National C…Independent High Authority for ElectionsPresident of the Independent High Authority for ElectionsPresident of the Independen…Higher Authority for the Realisation of the Objectives of the Revolution, Political Reform and Democratic TransitionPresident of the Higher Authority for the Realisation of the Objectives of the RevolutionPresident of the Higher Aut…Ministry of Religious AffairsMinister of Religious AffairsMinister of Religious Affai…Office of the Mufti of the RepublicMufti of the RepublicMufti of the RepublicMinistry of National DefenceMinister of National DefenceMinister of National DefenceTunisian Armed ForcesChief of Staff of the Armed ForcesChief of Staff of the Armed…Inspector-General of the Armed ForcesInspector-General of the Ar…Ministry of FinanceMinister of FinanceMinister of FinanceLand ArmyChief of Staff of the Land ArmyChief of Staff of the Land…Directorate-General of CustomsDirector-General of CustomsDirector-General of CustomsMinistry of HealthMinister of HealthMinister of HealthAir ForceChief of Staff of the Air ForceChief of Staff of the Air F…Ministry of Equipment and HousingMinister of Equipment and HousingMinister of Equipment and H…NavyChief of Staff of the NavyChief of Staff of the NavyMilitary Security DirectorateDirector-General of Military SecurityDirector-General of Militar…National Agency for Security and Defence IntelligenceHead of the National Agency for Security and Defence IntelligenceHead of the National Agency…Ministry of the InteriorMinister of the InteriorMinister of the InteriorSecretary of State for SecuritySecretary of State for Secu…Directorate-General of National SecurityDirector-General of National SecurityDirector-General of Nationa…National GuardDirector-General Commander of the National GuardDirector-General Commander…National Guard Special UnitCommander of the National Guard Special UnitCommander of the National G…Directorate-General of Public SecurityDirector-General of Public SecurityDirector-General of Public…Presidential SecurityDirector-General of Presidential SecurityDirector-General of Preside…Head of Presidential SecurityHead of Presidential Securi…Office of the National Security AdviserNational Security Adviser to the PresidentNational Security Adviser t…Gafsa Phosphate CompanyPrésident-Directeur Général, CPG and GCTPrésident-Directeur Général…Ennahda MovementPresident of EnnahdaPresident of EnnahdaTunisie TelecomPrésident-Directeur Général, Tunisie TelecomPrésident-Directeur Général…Nidaa TounesLeader of Nidaa TounesLeader of Nidaa TounesOoredoo TunisiaDirector-General, Ooredoo TunisiaDirector-General, Ooredoo T…Qalb TounesLeader of Qalb TounesLeader of Qalb TounesTahya TounesLeader of Tahya TounesLeader of Tahya TounesFree Destourian PartyLeader of the Free Destourian PartyLeader of the Free Destouri…National Social Security FundPrésident-Directeur Général, CNSSPrésident-Directeur Général…Congress for the RepublicLeader of the Congress for the RepublicLeader of the Congress for…Democratic Forum for Labour and LibertiesLeader of the Democratic Forum for Labour and LibertiesLeader of the Democratic Fo…Poulina Group HoldingChairman, Poulina Group HoldingChairman, Poulina Group Hol…Confederation of Citizen Enterprises of TunisiaPresident of CONECTPresident of CONECTProgressive Democratic PartyLeader of the Progressive Democratic PartyLeader of the Progressive D…Mabrouk GroupPrincipal, Mabrouk GroupPrincipal, Mabrouk GroupTunisian Union of Agriculture and FisheriesPresident of UTAPPresident of UTAPElloumi Group / COFICABPrincipal, Elloumi GroupPrincipal, Elloumi GroupFree Patriotic UnionLeader of the Free Patriotic UnionLeader of the Free Patrioti…Popular FrontLeader of the Popular FrontLeader of the Popular FrontCentral Bank of TunisiaGovernor of the Central BankGovernor of the Central BankDemocratic CurrentLeader of the Democratic CurrentLeader of the Democratic Cu…UTICAPresident of UTICAPresident of UTICANational Destourian InitiativeLeader of the National Destourian InitiativeLeader of the National Dest…TunisairPrésident-Directeur GénéralPrésident-Directeur GénéralDirecteur GénéralDirecteur GénéralUGTTSecretary-General of the UGTTSecretary-General of the UG…People's MovementLeader of the People's MovementLeader of the People's Move…STEGPrésident-Directeur GénéralPrésident-Directeur GénéralMovement of Socialist DemocratsLeader of the Movement of Socialist DemocratsLeader of the Movement of S…SONEDEPrésident-Directeur GénéralPrésident-Directeur GénéralRepublican PartyLeader of the Republican PartyLeader of the Republican Pa…SNCFTPrésident-Directeur GénéralPrésident-Directeur GénéralNessma TVOwner, Nessma TVOwner, Nessma TVTunisian Television Broadcasting EstablishmentPresident of the Public Television EstablishmentPresident of the Public Tel…Association of Tunisian MagistratesPresident of the Association of Tunisian MagistratesPresident of the Associatio…Dignity CoalitionLeader of the Dignity CoalitionLeader of the Dignity Coali…La Poste TunisiennePrésident-Directeur GénéralPrésident-Directeur GénéralMachrouu TounesLeader of Machrouu TounesLeader of Machrouu TounesETAPPrésident-Directeur GénéralPrésident-Directeur GénéralHannibal TVOwner of Hannibal TVOwner of Hannibal TVSTBDirecteur GénéralDirecteur GénéralZitouna TVOwner of Zitouna TVOwner of Zitouna TVHigher Council for Education and TeachingSecretary-General of the Higher Council for EducationSecretary-General of the Hi…BNAPrésident-Directeur GénéralPrésident-Directeur GénéralEl Hiwar EttounsiOwner of El Hiwar EttounsiOwner of El Hiwar EttounsiBH BankPrésident-Directeur GénéralPrésident-Directeur GénéralAttessia TVOwner of Attessia TVOwner of Attessia TVRepublican People's UnionLeader of the Republican People's UnionLeader of the Republican Pe…Mosaique FMOwner of Mosaique FMOwner of Mosaique FMSuperior Council of the JudiciaryPresident of the Superior Council of the JudiciaryPresident of the Superior C…Court of CassationPresident of the Court of CassationPresident of the Court of C…Administrative CourtPresident of the Administrative CourtPresident of the Administra…Audit CourtPresident of the Audit CourtPresident of the Audit CourtNational Order of Lawyers of TunisiaPresident of the Bar AssociationPresident of the Bar Associ…Truth and Dignity CommissionPresident of the Truth and Dignity CommissionPresident of the Truth and…LeadersEditor-in-Chief of LeadersEditor-in-Chief of LeadersHigh Independent Authority for Audiovisual CommunicationPresident of HAICAPresident of HAICATunisian League for the Defence of Human RightsPresident of the Tunisian League for Human RightsPresident of the Tunisian L…National Anti-Corruption AuthorityPresident of INLUCCPresident of INLUCCBeylical GovernmentGrand VizierGrand Vizier2011
Table view of every tenure shown above
Officeholders by post, with the span each source actually supports.
PostHolderSpanDurationEvidenceOrigins
President of the RepublicHabib BourguibaJul 25, 1957 — Nov 7, 198730y 3mA?
President of the RepublicZine El Abidine Ben AliNov 7, 1987 — Jan 14, 201123y 2mA?
President of the RepublicFouad MebazaaJan 15, 2011 — Dec 13, 201111 moA?
President of the RepublicMoncef MarzoukiDec 13, 2011 — Dec 31, 20143y 1mA?
President of the RepublicBeji Caid EssebsiDec 31, 2014 — Jul 25, 20194y 7mA?
President of the RepublicKais SaiedOct 23, 2019 — confirmed through Oct 2024, possibly later5y 11mA?
President of the RepublicMohamed EnnaceurJul 25, 2019 — Oct 23, 20193 moB?
Director of the Presidential CabinetSelma Elloumi Rekik2018 — Jul 25, 20191y 1mA?
Director of the Presidential CabinetRidha BelhajJan 1, 2015 — Feb 1, 20161y 1mB?
Director of the Presidential CabinetNadia AkachaJan 28, 2020 — Jan 24, 20222yB?
Head of GovernmentBahi LadghamNov 7, 1969 — Nov 2, 19701yB?
Head of GovernmentHédi NouiraNov 2, 1970 — Dec 19733y 1mB?
Head of GovernmentHédi NouiraDec 1973 — Dec 19774yB?
Head of GovernmentHédi NouiraDec 1977 — Apr 23, 19802y 4mB?
Head of GovernmentMohammed MzaliApr 23, 1980 — Jul 8, 19866y 2mB?
Head of GovernmentRachid SfarJul 8, 1986 — Oct 2, 19871y 3mB?
Head of GovernmentZine El Abidine Ben AliOct 2, 1987 — Nov 7, 19871 moB?
Head of GovernmentHedi BaccoucheNov 7, 1987 — Sep 27, 19891y 11mB?
Head of GovernmentHamed KarouiSep 27, 1989 — Nov 17, 199910y 2mB?
Head of GovernmentMohamed GhannouchiNov 17, 1999 — Jan 27, 201111y 2mB?
Head of GovernmentBeji Caid EssebsiFeb 27, 2011 — Dec 24, 201110 moA?
Head of GovernmentHamadi JebaliDec 24, 2011 — Mar 13, 20131y 3mA?
Head of GovernmentAli LaarayedhMar 13, 2013 — Jan 29, 201411 moA?
Head of GovernmentMehdi JomaaJan 29, 2014 — Feb 6, 20151yA?
Head of GovernmentHabib EssidFeb 6, 2015 — Aug 27, 20161y 7mA?
Head of GovernmentYoussef ChahedAug 27, 2016 — Feb 27, 20203y 6mA?
Head of GovernmentElyes FakhfakhFeb 27, 2020 — Sep 2, 20206 moA?
Head of GovernmentHichem MechichiSep 2, 2020 — Jul 25, 202111 moA?
Head of GovernmentNajla BoudenOct 11, 2021 — Aug 1, 20231y 10mA?
Head of GovernmentAhmed HachaniAug 1, 2023 — Aug 7, 20241yA?
Head of GovernmentKamel MadouriAug 7, 2024 — Mar 20, 20257 moA?
Head of GovernmentSara ZaafaraniMar 20, 2025 — confirmed through Mar 2025, possibly later9 moA?
Minister of Foreign AffairsSadok MokaddemJul 25, 1957 — 19624y 11mB?
Minister of Foreign AffairsMongi Slim1962 — 19642yB?
Minister of Foreign AffairsHabib Bourguiba Jr.1964 — 19706yB?
Minister of Foreign AffairsMohamed Masmoudi1970 — 19744yB?
Minister of Foreign AffairsHabib Chatti1974 — Dec 24, 19773y 6mB?
Minister of Foreign AffairsMohamed FitouriDec 24, 1977 — Apr 15, 19802y 4mB?
Minister of Foreign AffairsHassen BelkhodjaApr 15, 1980 — 19811y 3mB?
Minister of Foreign AffairsHédi Mabrouk1986 — Nov 7, 19871y 4mB?
Minister of Foreign AffairsMahmoud MestiriNov 7, 1987 — Jul 27, 19889 moB?
Minister of Foreign AffairsAbdelhamid EscheikhJul 27, 1988 — Mar 3, 19901y 7mA?
Minister of Foreign AffairsIsmaïl KhelilMar 3, 1990 — Aug 28, 19906 moB?
Minister of Foreign AffairsHabib BoularèsAug 28, 1990 — Feb 17, 19916 moB?
Minister of Foreign AffairsHabib Ben YahiaFeb 17, 1991 — 19976y 4mB?
Minister of Foreign AffairsSaïd Ben Mustapha1997 — 19992yB?
Minister of Foreign AffairsHabib Ben Yahia1999 — 20045yB?
Minister of Foreign AffairsAbdelbaki Hermassi2004 — 20051yB?
Minister of Foreign AffairsAbdelwahab Abdallah2005 — Jan 14, 20104y 6mB?
Minister of Foreign AffairsKamel MorjaneJan 14, 2010 — Jan 27, 20111yB?
Minister of Foreign AffairsAhmed OunaiesJan 27, 2011 — Feb 13, 20111 moB?
Minister of Foreign AffairsMouldi KefiFeb 13, 2011 — Dec 24, 201110 moB?
Minister of Foreign AffairsRafik AbdessalemDec 24, 2011 — Mar 13, 20131y 3mB?
Minister of Foreign AffairsMongi HamdiJan 29, 2014 — Feb 6, 20151yB?
Minister of Foreign AffairsTaïeb BaccoucheFeb 6, 2015 — Aug 27, 20161y 7mB?
Minister of Foreign AffairsKhemaies JhinaouiAug 27, 2016 — Oct 23, 20193y 2mB?
Minister of Foreign AffairsNoureddine ErrayFeb 27, 2020 — Jul 24, 20205 moA?
Minister of Foreign AffairsSalma EnnaiferJul 24, 2020 — Sep 2, 20201 moA?
Minister of Foreign AffairsOthman JarandiSep 2, 2020 — Feb 7, 20232y 5mA?
Minister of Foreign AffairsOthman JarandiMar 15, 2013 — Jan 29, 201411 moA?
Minister of Foreign AffairsNabil AmmarFeb 7, 2023 — Aug 25, 20241y 7mA?
Minister of Foreign AffairsMohamed Ali NaftiAug 25, 2024 — confirmed through Aug 2024, possibly later1yA?
Minister of JusticeMohamed SnoussiSep 6, 1969 — Jun 12, 19709 moB?
Minister of JusticeAhmed MestiriApr 15, 1956 — Dec 30, 19582y 8mB?
Minister of JusticeMohamed BellalounaOct 29, 1971 — Jun 5, 19731y 7mB?
Minister of JusticeRidha Ben AliOct 29, 1984 — Feb 12, 19861y 3mB?
Minister of JusticeMohamed Salah AyariFeb 12, 1986 — Apr 12, 19882y 2mB?
Minister of JusticeHamed KarouiJul 27, 1988 — Sep 27, 19891y 2mB?
Minister of JusticeMustapha BouazizSep 27, 1989 — Mar 3, 19905 moB?
Minister of JusticeAbderrahim ZouariFeb 20, 1991 — Jun 9, 19921y 4mB?
Minister of JusticeSadok ChaabaneJun 9, 1992 — Jan 22, 19974y 7mB?
Minister of JusticeBechir TekkariNov 17, 1999 — Jan 15, 201010y 2mB?
Minister of JusticeLazhar BououniJan 15, 2010 — Jan 17, 20111yB?
Minister of JusticeLazhar Karoui ChebbiJan 17, 2011 — Dec 24, 201111 moB?
Minister of JusticeNoureddine BhiriDec 24, 2011 — Mar 13, 20131y 3mB?
Minister of JusticeNadhir Ben AmmouMar 13, 2013 — Jan 29, 201411 moB?
Minister of JusticeHafedh Ben SalahJan 29, 2014 — Feb 6, 20151yB?
Minister of JusticeMohamed Salah Ben AïssaFeb 6, 2015 — Oct 20, 20158 moB?
Minister of JusticeOmar MansourJan 12, 2016 — Aug 27, 20167 moB?
Minister of JusticeGhazi JeribiAug 27, 2016 — Nov 14, 20182y 3mB?
Minister of JusticeMohamed Karim El JamoussiNov 14, 2018 — Feb 27, 20201y 3mB?
Minister of JusticeThouraya Jeribi KhémiriFeb 27, 2020 — Sep 2, 20206 moB?
Minister of JusticeMohamed BoussetaSep 2, 2020 — Feb 15, 20215 moB?
Minister of JusticeHasna Ben SlimaneFeb 15, 2021 — Jul 26, 20215 moB?
Minister of JusticeLeila JaffelOct 11, 2021 — confirmed through Oct 2021, possibly later2y 5mB?
Secretary of State to the Prime Minister for Religious AffairsKacem BousninaApr 11, 1989 — Mar 3, 199011 moB?
Secretary of State to the Prime Minister for Religious AffairsAli ChebbiMar 3, 1990 — Mar 9, 19922yB?
Minister of CommerceRidha Ben MosbahJun 10, 2009 — Dec 29, 20101y 7mB?
Minister of State PropertiesLeila JaffelAug 2020 — Feb 15, 20216 moB?
Director of Religious AffairsMustapha Kamel TarziOct 5, 1967 — c. 198719y 9mB?
Minister of TourismSelma Elloumi RekikFeb 6, 2015 — 20183y 5mA2
Minister of AgricultureAbdelmonem BelaâtiJan 2023 — Aug 20241y 7mB?
Minister of Human RightsAyachi HammamiJan 2020 — Jul 20206 moB?
Advisor at the Ministry of JusticeMakram Jelassic. 2023 — Jul 20241y 3mC?
Speaker of ParliamentRached GhannouchiNov 13, 2019 — Jul 25, 20211y 8mA2
Speaker of ParliamentHabib BourguibaApr 9, 1956 — Apr 15, 19561 moB?
Speaker of ParliamentJallouli FarèsApr 17, 1956 — 19648y 2mB?
Speaker of ParliamentSadok Mokaddem1964 — 198117yB?
Speaker of ParliamentMahmoud MessadiNov 1981 — Oct 13, 19875y 11mB?
Speaker of ParliamentRachid SfarOct 13, 1987 — Oct 14, 19881yB?
Speaker of ParliamentSlaheddine BalyOct 14, 1988 — Mar 14, 19901y 5mB?
Speaker of ParliamentBeji Caid EssebsiMar 14, 1990 — Oct 9, 19911y 7mB?
Speaker of ParliamentHabib BoularèsOct 9, 1991 — Oct 14, 19976yB?
Speaker of ParliamentFouad MebazaaOct 14, 1997 — Jan 15, 201113y 3mB?
Speaker of ParliamentSahbi KarouiJan 15, 2011 — Mar 23, 20112 moB?
Speaker of ParliamentMustapha Ben JaafarNov 22, 2011 — Dec 2, 20143yB?
Speaker of ParliamentMohamed EnnaceurDec 4, 2014 — Jul 25, 20194y 8mB?
Speaker of ParliamentAbdelfattah MourouJul 25, 2019 — Nov 13, 20194 moB?
Speaker of ParliamentBrahim BouderbalaMar 13, 2023 — confirmed through Jun 2026, possibly later3y 5mB?
President of the National Council of Regions and DistrictsImed DerbaliApr 19, 2024 — confirmed through Jun 2026, possibly later2y 4mB?
President of the Independent High Authority for ElectionsKamel JendoubiMay 9, 2011 — Jan 9, 20142y 8mB?
President of the Independent High Authority for ElectionsChafik SarsarJan 9, 2014 — May 9, 20173y 4mB?
President of the Independent High Authority for ElectionsMohamed Tlili MansriNov 14, 2017 — Jul 5, 20188 moB?
President of the Independent High Authority for ElectionsNabil BaffounJan 30, 2019 — May 9, 20223y 3mB?
President of the Independent High Authority for ElectionsFarouk BouaskerMay 9, 2022 — confirmed through Jun 2026, possibly later4y 3mB?
President of the Higher Authority for the Realisation of the Objectives of the RevolutionYadh Ben AchourMar 15, 2011 — Oct 13, 20117 moB?
Minister of Religious AffairsAli ChebbiMar 9, 1992 — Nov 17, 19997y 8mB?
Minister of Religious AffairsJalloul JeribiNov 17, 1999 — Nov 10, 20045yB?
Minister of Religious AffairsBoubaker El AkhzouriNov 10, 2004 — Dec 31, 20106y 2mB?
Minister of Religious AffairsKamel OmraneDec 31, 2010 — Jan 17, 20111 moB?
Minister of Religious AffairsLaroussi MizouriJan 17, 2011 — Dec 24, 201111 moB?
Minister of Religious AffairsNoureddine El KhademiDec 24, 2011 — Jan 29, 20142y 1mB?
Minister of Religious AffairsMounir TliliJan 29, 2014 — Feb 6, 20151yB?
Minister of Religious AffairsOthman BattikhFeb 6, 2015 — Jan 12, 201611 moB?
Minister of Religious AffairsMohamed KhalilJan 12, 2016 — Aug 27, 20167 moB?
Minister of Religious AffairsAbdeljalil Ben SalemAug 27, 2016 — Nov 4, 20162 moB?
Minister of Religious AffairsGhazi JeribiNov 4, 2016 — Mar 17, 20174 moB?
Minister of Religious AffairsAhmed AdhoumMar 17, 2017 — Oct 11, 20214y 7mB?
Minister of Religious AffairsIbrahim ChaibiOct 11, 2021 — Jun 21, 20242y 8mA?
Minister of Religious AffairsAhmed BouhaliAug 25, 2024 — confirmed through Aug 2024, possibly later1yA?
Mufti of the RepublicOthman BattikhJan 12, 2016 — Oct 25, 20226y 9mB?
Mufti of the RepublicHichem Ben MahmoudDec 23, 2022 — confirmed through Jul 2026, possibly later3y 8mB?
Minister of National DefenceKhaled ShiliAug 25, 2024 — present2y 1mA?
Minister of National DefenceHassib Ben Ammar1970 — 19711yB?
Minister of National DefenceBéchir M'hedhbi1971 — 19721yB?
Minister of National DefenceSlaheddine Baly1980 — 19888yB?
Minister of National DefenceHabib BoularèsFeb 20, 1991 — Oct 10, 19918 moB?
Minister of National DefenceHabib Ben Yahia1997 — 19992yB?
Minister of National DefenceAbdallah KallelMar 3, 1990 — Feb 20, 19911yB?
Minister of National DefenceKamel Morjane2005 — Jan 14, 20104y 6mB?
Minister of National DefenceAbdelkarim ZbidiMar 7, 2011 — Dec 24, 201110 moB?
Minister of National DefenceAbdelkarim ZbidiSep 6, 2017 — Oct 23, 20192y 2mB?
Minister of National DefenceFarhat HorchaniFeb 6, 2015 — Aug 27, 20161y 7mB?
Minister of National DefenceGhazi JeribiJan 29, 2014 — Feb 6, 20151yB?
Minister of National DefenceIyed DahmaniSep 2, 2020 — Jul 25, 202111 moB?
Minister of National DefenceBrahim BertagiOct 11, 2021 — Aug 25, 20242y 10mB?
Chief of Staff of the Armed ForcesRachid AmmarApr 12, 2011 — Jun 25, 20132y 2mA?
Inspector-General of the Armed ForcesTaïeb LaajimiSep 2012 — Aug 22, 201311 moB?
Inspector-General of the Armed ForcesMohamed NaftiAug 22, 2013 — c. 20152yB?
Inspector-General of the Armed ForcesAbdelhamid BelatiAug 1, 2017 — Jan 30, 20235y 6mB?
Minister of FinanceAhmed Ben SalahJan 30, 1961 — Sep 8, 19698y 7mB?
Minister of FinanceAbderrazak RassaaSep 8, 1969 — Oct 29, 19712y 2mB?
Minister of FinanceHédi NouiraApr 15, 1956 — Sep 30, 19582y 6mB?
Minister of FinanceMansour MoallaApr 25, 1980 — Jun 18, 19833y 2mB?
Minister of FinanceSalah Ben M'barkaJun 18, 1983 — Apr 28, 19862y 10mB?
Minister of FinanceRachid SfarApr 28, 1986 — Oct 2, 19871y 5mB?
Minister of FinanceNouri ZorgatiNov 7, 1987 — 19891y 8mB?
Minister of FinanceNouri Zorgati1992 — 19975yB?
Minister of FinanceMohamed Ghannouchic. 1989 — 19923yB?
Minister of FinanceMohamed Jeri1997 — 19992yB?
Minister of FinanceTaoufik Baccar1999 — 20045yB?
Minister of FinanceMounir Jaidane2004 — 20046 moB?
Minister of FinanceMohamed Rachid Kechiche2004 — Jan 14, 20105y 6mB?
Minister of FinanceMohamed Ridha ChalghoumJan 14, 2010 — Jan 27, 20111yB?
Minister of FinanceJalloul AyedMar 7, 2011 — Dec 24, 201110 moB?
Minister of FinanceHoucine DimassiDec 24, 2011 — Jul 20127 moB?
Minister of FinanceSlim BesbesJul 2012 — Mar 13, 20138 moB?
Minister of FinanceHakim Ben HammoudaJan 29, 2014 — Feb 6, 20151yB?
Minister of FinanceSlim ChakerFeb 6, 2015 — Aug 27, 20161y 7mA?
Minister of FinanceLamia ZribiAug 27, 2016 — Sep 6, 20171yB?
Minister of FinanceFadhel AbdelkefiSep 6, 2017 — Dec 20173 moB?
Minister of FinanceMohamed Ridha ChalghoumDec 2017 — Feb 27, 20202y 2mB?
Minister of FinanceNizar YaïcheFeb 27, 2020 — Jul 20205 moB?
Minister of FinanceAli KooliJul 2020 — Jul 25, 20211yB?
Minister of FinanceSihem Boughdiri NemsiaOct 11, 2021 — Feb 20253y 4mB?
Minister of FinanceMichkat KhaldiFeb 5, 2025 — confirmed through Feb 2025, possibly later10 moA?
Chief of Staff of the Land ArmyRachid Ammarby Jan 2011 at the latest — Jun 25, 20136y 5mB?
Chief of Staff of the Land ArmyMohamed Salah HamdiJul 8, 2013 — Jul 30, 20141y 1mC1
Chief of Staff of the Land ArmyIsmaïl FathaliAug 12, 2014 — Jun 1, 20183y 10mB?
Chief of Staff of the Land ArmyMohamed El GhoulJun 1, 2018 — confirmed through Dec 2025, possibly later7y 11mA?
Director-General of CustomsYoussef ZouaghiJan 16, 2018 — Dec 24, 20213y 11mB?
Director-General of CustomsNajet Omrani JaouadiDec 24, 2021 — Feb 20242y 2mB?
Director-General of CustomsZouheir MejriMar 8, 2024 — Nov 25, 20249 moB?
Director-General of CustomsMohamed Hédi SaferNov 25, 2024 — confirmed through Jul 2026, possibly later1y 9mB?
Minister of HealthMustapha FerjaniAug 2024 — present2y 1mC?
Chief of Staff of the Air ForceTaïeb LaajimiFeb 9, 2008 — Sep 1, 20124y 7mB?
Chief of Staff of the Air ForceMohamed Néjib JelassiSep 1, 2012 — Aug 22, 20131yB?
Chief of Staff of the Air ForceBéchir BédouiAug 22, 2013 — Aug 28, 20152yB?
Chief of Staff of the Air ForceMohamed Foued El AlouiAug 28, 2015 — Aug 1, 20171y 11mB?
Chief of Staff of the Air ForceMohamed HajemAug 1, 2017 — confirmed through May 2026, possibly later8y 11mB?
Chief of Staff of the Air ForceAbdelhamid El FehriSep 16, 1985 — by Jul 2002 at the latest12y 10mB?
Chief of Staff of the Air ForceMahmoud Ben MohamedJul 4, 2002 — Feb 9, 20085y 7mB?
Minister of Equipment and HousingSlah ZouariMar 20, 2025 — end unknown1y 6mB?
Chief of Staff of the NavyMohamed Khamassiby Dec 2010 at the latest — Oct 1, 20158y 9mB?
Chief of Staff of the NavyAbderraouf AtallahOct 1, 2015 — May 13, 20204y 7mB?
Chief of Staff of the NavyAdel JehaneMay 13, 2020 — confirmed through Dec 2025, possibly later6yB?
Chief of Staff of the NavyMohamed Chadhli CherifAug 1, 1989 — by Aug 2003 at the latest10y 1mB?
Chief of Staff of the NavyTarek Fawzi El ArabiAug 21, 2003 — by Dec 2010 at the latest3y 4mB?
Director-General of Military SecurityZine El Abidine Ben Ali1964 — 197410yB?
Director-General of Military SecurityKamel Akroutby Aug 2013 at the latest — Aug 22, 20133y 10mB?
Director-General of Military SecurityNouri Ben TaousAug 22, 2013 — end unknown13y 1mB?
Head of the National Agency for Security and Defence IntelligenceMohamed Habib Dhifc. 2017 — confirmed through Feb 2025, possibly later8y 8mB?
Minister of the InteriorZine El Abidine Ben AliApr 28, 1986 — Oct 2, 19871y 5mB?
Minister of the InteriorHabib AmmarNov 7, 1987 — Apr 1, 19885 moB?
Minister of the InteriorAbdelhamid EscheikhMar 3, 1990 — Feb 17, 19911yB?
Minister of the InteriorHabib EssidMar 28, 2011 — Dec 24, 20119 moB?
Minister of the InteriorAli LaarayedhDec 24, 2011 — Mar 13, 20131y 3mA?
Minister of the InteriorLotfi BrahemSep 6, 2017 — Jun 6, 20189 moB?
Minister of the InteriorHichem MechichiFeb 27, 2020 — Sep 2, 20206 moA?
Minister of the InteriorKamel FekiMar 17, 2023 — May 25, 20241y 2mB?
Minister of the InteriorKhaled NouriMay 25, 2024 — confirmed through May 2024, possibly later1y 2mA?
Minister of the InteriorTaïeb MehiriApr 15, 1956 — Jun 29, 19659y 2mB?
Minister of the InteriorHédi KhefachaSep 8, 1969 — Jun 12, 19709 moB?
Minister of the InteriorHédi KhefachaOct 29, 1971 — Mar 17, 19731y 5mB?
Minister of the InteriorAhmed MestiriJun 12, 1970 — Sep 4, 19711y 3mB?
Minister of the InteriorTahar BelkhodjaMar 17, 1973 — Dec 23, 19774y 9mB?
Minister of the InteriorChédli NeffatiNov 1988 — Mar 3, 19901y 4mB?
Minister of the InteriorAbdallah KallelFeb 17, 1991 — Jan 24, 19953y 11mB?
Minister of the InteriorMohamed JeghamJan 24, 1995 — Jan 22, 19972yB?
Minister of the InteriorRafiq Belhaj Kacem2004 — Jan 14, 20116y 6mB?
Minister of the InteriorLotfi Ben JeddouMar 13, 2013 — Feb 6, 20151y 11mB?
Minister of the InteriorHédi MajdoubJan 12, 2016 — Sep 6, 20171y 8mB?
Minister of the InteriorGhazi JeribiJun 6, 2018 — Jul 30, 20182 moB?
Minister of the InteriorHichem FouratiJul 30, 2018 — Feb 27, 20201y 7mB?
Minister of the InteriorTaoufik CharfeddineSep 2, 2020 — Jan 5, 20214 moB?
Minister of the InteriorHichem MechichiJan 5, 2021 — Jul 26, 20217 moB?
Minister of the InteriorTaoufik CharfeddineOct 11, 2021 — Mar 18, 20231y 5mB?
Minister of the InteriorMohamed Najem GharsalliFeb 6, 2015 — Jan 12, 201611 moB?
Secretary of State for SecurityMohamed Ali GanzouiJan 24, 1995 — Sep 5, 20027y 7mB?
Director-General of National SecurityZine El Abidine Ben AliDec 1, 1977 — Apr 1, 19802y 4mB?
Director-General of National SecurityZine El Abidine Ben AliJan 1, 1984 — Apr 28, 19862y 4mB?
Director-General of National SecurityAli SeriatiFeb 18, 1991 — 200211y 4mB?
Director-General of National SecurityMohamed Ali GanzouiNov 29, 2005 — Jun 5, 20066 moA?
Director-General of National SecurityAbdessatar BennourJun 5, 2006 — c. 20082y 1mB?
Director-General of National SecurityAbdelhamid BouzidiOct 19, 2012 — Apr 4, 20135 moB?
Director-General of National SecurityWahid ToujaniApr 4, 2013 — Mar 8, 201411 moB2
Director-General of National SecurityAbderrahmane Belhaj AliDec 1, 2015 — Dec 15, 20161yB?
Director-General of National SecurityTaoufik DabbabiOct 25, 2017 — Mar 2, 20184 moC?
Director-General of National SecurityRamzi RajhiDec 15, 2016 — Oct 25, 201710 moC?
Director-General of National SecurityAbdessatar BennourMar 2, 2011 — c. 20121y 5mB?
Director-General of National SecurityRached BettaiebMar 3, 2018 — Dec 11, 20191y 9mB?
Director-General of National SecurityKamel GuizaniDec 11, 2019 — Sep 17, 20209 moB?
Director-General of National SecuritySami HichriAug 18, 2021 — May 31, 20229 moA?
Director-General of National SecurityMourad Mohamed Salah SaidaneMay 31, 2022 — confirmed through Oct 2025, possibly later3y 10mA?
Director-General of National SecurityDriss Guiga1956 — 19626yB?
Director-General of National SecurityBeji Caid Essebsi1963 — 19652yB?
Director-General of National SecurityFouad Mebazaa1965 — 19672yB?
Director-General of National SecurityTahar Belkhodja1967 — 19681yB?
Director-General of National SecurityMohamed KarboulOct 1987 — Nov 19871 moB?
Director-General of National SecurityMohamed Imed GhodhbaniMar 8, 2014 — Mar 20151yB?
Director-General of National SecurityZouhair SeddikSep 17, 2020 — Aug 18, 202111 moB?
Director-General Commander of the National GuardHabib Ammar1984 — Nov 19873y 4mB?
Director-General Commander of the National GuardMounir KsiksiOct 4, 2013 — May 2, 20151y 7mB?
Director-General Commander of the National GuardLotfi BrahemMay 2, 2015 — Oct 14, 20172y 5mB?
Director-General Commander of the National GuardChokri RahaliOct 14, 2017 — Feb 20, 20191y 4mB?
Director-General Commander of the National GuardMohamed Ali Ben KhaledFeb 20, 2019 — Aug 18, 20212y 6mB?
Director-General Commander of the National GuardChokri RiahiAug 18, 2021 — Jul 28, 202211 moA?
Director-General Commander of the National GuardFadhel GuezguezJul 28, 2022 — May 24, 202310 moB?
Director-General Commander of the National GuardHassine GharbiMay 24, 2023 — confirmed through Oct 2025, possibly later2y 10mB?
Commander of the National Guard Special UnitHassine Gharbic. 2019 — May 24, 20233y 11mB?
Director-General of Public SecurityKhelifa HarroumFeb 20, 2019 — end unknown7y 7mC?
Director-General of Presidential SecurityAbderrahmane Belhaj Ali1987 — 200114yB?
Director-General of Presidential SecurityAli Seriati2002 — Jan 14, 20118y 6mB?
Head of Presidential SecurityKhaled Salah YahyaouiOct 30, 2019 — confirmed through Jun 2024, possibly later5y 9mB?
National Security Adviser to the PresidentKamel Akroutc. 2015 — Oct 30, 20194y 4mC?
National Security Adviser to the PresidentMohamed Salah HamdiOct 30, 2019 — end unknown6y 10mC?
Président-Directeur Général, CPG and GCTOmar BouzouadaJun 1, 2026 — confirmed through Jun 2026, possibly later2 moB?
President of EnnahdaRached GhannouchiJun 6, 1981 — confirmed through Apr 2025, possibly later44y 7mB?
Président-Directeur Général, Tunisie TelecomLassâad Ben DhiabApr 7, 2022 — confirmed through Dec 2025, possibly later4y 1mB?
Leader of Nidaa TounesBeji Caid EssebsiJun 16, 2012 — Dec 31, 20142y 6mB?
Leader of Nidaa TounesHafedh Caid Essebsi2016 — c. 20193yB?
Director-General, Ooredoo TunisiaEyas Naif AssafJan 10, 2026 — confirmed through Jan 2026, possibly later4 moB?
Leader of Qalb TounesNabil KarouiJun 20, 2019 — confirmed through Dec 2021, possibly later4y 11mB?
Leader of Tahya TounesYoussef ChahedJan 27, 2019 — c. 20212y 5mB?
Leader of the Free Destourian PartyAbir Moussi2016 — confirmed through Oct 2023, possibly later8y 9mB?
Président-Directeur Général, CNSSFahmi KazmirApr 22, 2026 — confirmed through Apr 2026, possibly later2 moB?
Leader of the Congress for the RepublicMoncef MarzoukiJul 19, 2001 — Dec 13, 201110y 5mB?
Leader of the Democratic Forum for Labour and LibertiesMustapha Ben JaafarJan 1, 1994 — Dec 31, 201421yB?
Chairman, Poulina Group HoldingAbdelwahab Ben Ayedunknown — Apr 4, 201931y 6mB?
Chairman, Poulina Group HoldingAhmed BouzguendaJun 14, 2023 — confirmed through Jun 2026, possibly later3y 2mB?
President of CONECTAslan BerjebNov 10, 2023 — confirmed through Jun 2026, possibly later2y 9mB?
President of CONECTTarak CherifSep 2011 — Nov 10, 202312y 2mB?
Leader of the Progressive Democratic PartyAhmed Néjib Chebbi1983 — 200623yB?
Leader of the Progressive Democratic PartyMaya Jribi2006 — 20126yB?
Principal, Mabrouk GroupMarouane Mabroukc. 1996 — confirmed through Nov 2023, possibly later28y 10mB?
President of UTAPAbdelmajid EzzarMay 2013 — May 18, 20229yB?
President of UTAPNoureddine Ben AyedMay 18, 2022 — confirmed through Jun 2022, possibly later2y 3mB?
Principal, Elloumi GroupSelma Elloumi Rekikc. 1995 — c. 201520yB?
Principal, Elloumi GroupFaouzi Elloumic. 1990 — confirmed through Jun 2019, possibly later32y 7mB?
Leader of the Free Patriotic UnionSlim RiahiMay 19, 2011 — confirmed through Mar 2019, possibly later11y 7mB?
Leader of the Popular FrontHamma HammamiOct 7, 2012 — 20196y 9mB?
Governor of the Central BankHédi NouiraSep 30, 1958 — Nov 9, 197012y 1mA?
Governor of the Central BankTouhami Ali ZouaouiNov 10, 1970 — Feb 18, 19721y 3mB?
Governor of the Central BankMohamed GhenimaMar 4, 1972 — May 7, 19808y 2mB?
Governor of the Central BankAbdelaziz MathariMay 8, 1980 — Jul 11, 19802 moB?
Governor of the Central BankMoncef BelkhodjaJul 12, 1980 — Mar 14, 19865y 8mB?
Governor of the Central BankMohamed SkhiriMar 15, 1986 — Oct 26, 19871y 7mB?
Governor of the Central BankIsmaïl KhelilOct 27, 1987 — Mar 2, 19902y 4mB?
Governor of the Central BankMohamed El Béji HamdaMar 3, 1990 — Jan 22, 200110y 11mB?
Governor of the Central BankMohamed DaouasJan 23, 2001 — Jan 13, 20043yB?
Governor of the Central BankTaoufik BaccarJan 14, 2004 — Jan 16, 20117yB?
Governor of the Central BankMustapha Kamel NabliJan 17, 2011 — Jun 27, 20121y 5mB?
Governor of the Central BankChedly AyariJul 23, 2012 — Feb 14, 20185y 7mB?
Governor of the Central BankMarouane AbassiFeb 16, 2018 — Feb 15, 20246yB?
Governor of the Central BankFethi Zouhair NouriFeb 16, 2024 — confirmed through Feb 2024, possibly later1y 3mA2
Leader of the Democratic CurrentMohamed AbbouMay 30, 2013 — Mar 27, 20162y 10mB?
Leader of the Democratic CurrentMohamed AbbouApr 21, 2019 — Sep 2, 20201y 4mB2
Leader of the Democratic CurrentGhazi ChaouachiMar 27, 2016 — Apr 21, 20193y 1mB?
Leader of the Democratic CurrentGhazi ChaouachiOct 4, 2020 — Dec 20222y 2mB?
President of UTICAWided Bouchamaoui2011 — 20187yB1
Leader of the National Destourian InitiativeKamel MorjaneApr 1, 2011 — 20198y 3mB?
Président-Directeur GénéralKhaled Chellyc. 2022 — Jul 20242yB?
Président-Directeur GénéralElyès MnakbiDec 2016 — c. 20192y 6mB?
Président-Directeur GénéralSarra RejebApr 2, 2015 — Dec 20161y 9mB?
Président-Directeur GénéralSalwa SghaierMay 27, 2014 — Apr 2, 201510 moB?
Directeur GénéralMontassar BnouniOct 2024 — confirmed through Oct 2024, possibly later1yB?
Secretary-General of the UGTTHoucine AbassiDec 2011 — Jan 20175y 1mB?
Secretary-General of the UGTTNoureddine TaboubiJan 2017 — confirmed through Jan 2017, possibly later4y 10mB?
Leader of the People's MovementMohamed BrahmiMar 8, 2011 — Jul 25, 20132y 5mB?
Leader of the People's MovementZouhair Maghzaoui2013 — confirmed through Jun 2026, possibly later13y 1mB?
Président-Directeur GénéralFayçal TrifaSep 2023 — confirmed through Sep 2023, possibly later1y 6mB?
Président-Directeur GénéralOthman Ben Arfa2002 — 20119yB?
Leader of the Movement of Socialist DemocratsAhmed MestiriJun 10, 1978 — Sep 10, 198911y 3mB?
Président-Directeur GénéralAhmed SoulaJul 2023 — confirmed through Jul 2023, possibly later1y 7mB?
Président-Directeur GénéralSaâd Seddik2014 — c. 20184yB?
Leader of the Republican PartyMaya JribiApr 2012 — Feb 20174y 10mB?
Leader of the Republican PartyIssam ChebbiFeb 2017 — confirmed through Feb 2023, possibly later7y 10mB?
Président-Directeur GénéralTaoufik BoufaiedJan 10, 2022 — confirmed through Jan 2022, possibly later2y 4mB?
Président-Directeur GénéralBelgacem TayaaOct 23, 2020 — Oct 8, 202111 moB?
Président-Directeur GénéralSarra RejebDec 30, 2016 — Oct 17, 201710 moB?
Owner, Nessma TVNabil KarouiMar 2007 — confirmed through Dec 2021, possibly later17y 2mB?
President of the Public Television EstablishmentMoncef GoujaAug 30, 2007 — Jul 7, 200810 moB?
President of the Public Television EstablishmentHédi Ben NasrJul 7, 2008 — Jun 30, 20091yB?
President of the Public Television EstablishmentMohamed Fehri ChelbiJun 30, 2009 — Dec 24, 20101y 6mB?
President of the Public Television EstablishmentChaouki AlouiDec 24, 2010 — Jan 23, 20111 moB?
President of the Public Television EstablishmentBéchir HmidiJan 23, 2011 — Feb 27, 20111 moB?
President of the Public Television EstablishmentAdnène KhedrJan 7, 2012 — Aug 17, 20127 moB?
President of the Public Television EstablishmentImène BahrounAug 17, 2012 — Jan 8, 20141y 5mB?
President of the Public Television EstablishmentMustapha Ben LetaiefJun 16, 2014 — Nov 15, 20151y 5mB?
President of the Public Television EstablishmentIlyes GharbiSep 22, 2016 — Jun 16, 20179 moB?
President of the Public Television EstablishmentMohamed Lassaad DahechAug 9, 2018 — Jul 28, 20213yB?
President of the Public Television EstablishmentAwatef DaliJul 28, 2021 — confirmed through Jul 2021, possibly later2y 7mB?
President of the Association of Tunisian MagistratesAnas HmaidiFeb 2018 — confirmed through Mar 2026, possibly later8y 4mB?
Leader of the Dignity CoalitionSeifeddine MakhloufJan 2019 — confirmed through Jul 2021, possibly later5y 1mB?
Président-Directeur GénéralMarouen Ben SlimeneDec 2024 — confirmed through Dec 2024, possibly later11 moB?
Président-Directeur GénéralSami MekkiAug 2020 — Aug 20244yB?
Président-Directeur GénéralJaouher FerjaouiMay 2018 — Aug 20202y 3mB?
Leader of Machrouu TounesMohsen MarzoukMar 20, 2016 — confirmed through Dec 2019, possibly later7y 2mB?
Président-Directeur GénéralDalila Chebbi BouattourSep 2022 — confirmed through Sep 2022, possibly later2yB?
Owner of Hannibal TVLarbi NasraFeb 13, 2005 — Nov 20138y 9mB?
Directeur GénéralRachid BatitaJun 22, 2024 — confirmed through Jun 2024, possibly later1y 1mB?
Directeur GénéralMohamed ChouikhaMar 22, 2021 — Oct 7, 20221y 7mB?
Directeur GénéralLotfi DebbabiMar 7, 2019 — Sep 30, 20201y 7mB?
Owner of Zitouna TVOussama Ben SalemMay 7, 2012 — Feb 12, 20152y 9mB?
Owner of Zitouna TVSami EssidMay 7, 2012 — confirmed through Feb 2015, possibly later8y 7mB?
Secretary-General of the Higher Council for EducationMohamed Ali BoughdiriAug 12, 2026 — end unknown1 moB?
Président-Directeur GénéralAhmed Ben MoulahemMar 2023 — confirmed through Mar 2023, possibly later1y 9mB?
Président-Directeur GénéralHabib Benhadj-KouiderDec 11, 2015 — Mar 20237y 3mB?
Owner of El Hiwar EttounsiTahar Ben HassineMar 2008 — Sep 20146y 6mB?
Owner of El Hiwar EttounsiSami FehriSep 2014 — confirmed through Sep 2014, possibly later6yB?
Président-Directeur GénéralLotfi Ben HammoudaOct 2024 — confirmed through Oct 2024, possibly later1yB?
Owner of Attessia TVMoez Ben GharbiaMay 18, 2015 — 20183y 2mB?
Leader of the Republican People's UnionLotfi MraihiApr 22, 2011 — confirmed through Jul 2024, possibly later14y 4mB?
Owner of Mosaique FMNoureddine BoutarNov 7, 2003 — confirmed through Nov 2003, possibly later11y 5mB?
President of the Superior Council of the JudiciaryYoussef BouzakherOct 23, 2016 — Feb 13, 20225y 4mB?
President of the Superior Council of the JudiciaryMoncef KchaouMar 7, 2022 — confirmed through Mar 2022, possibly later2y 3mB?
President of the Court of CassationKhaled AyariOct 2, 2014 — Jun 14, 20172y 8mA?
President of the Court of CassationHédi GuediriJun 14, 2017 — Nov 9, 20181y 5mA2
President of the Court of CassationTaïeb RachedNov 9, 2018 — Aug 20212y 9mA?
President of the Court of CassationMoncef KchaouOct 26, 2021 — confirmed through Oct 2021, possibly later2y 5mA?
President of the Administrative CourtRaoudha MechichiSep 2011 — 20142y 10mB?
President of the Administrative CourtMohamed Faouzi Ben Hamed2014 — Apr 20161y 9mB?
President of the Administrative CourtAbdessalem Mehdi GrissiaaApr 2016 — confirmed through Apr 2016, possibly later5y 3mB1
President of the Audit CourtFaïza KefiMar 22, 2004 — Aug 6, 20117y 4mA?
President of the Audit CourtAbdelkader ZgolliAug 6, 2011 — Mar 17, 20142y 7mA2
President of the Audit CourtAbdellatif KharratMar 17, 2014 — Jun 14, 20173y 3mA?
President of the Audit CourtNéjib KtariJun 14, 2017 — confirmed through Jun 2017, possibly later4y 7mA?
President of the Bar AssociationChawki TabibJan 5, 2012 — Jun 24, 20131y 6mA?
President of the Bar AssociationMohamed Fadhel MahfoudhJun 24, 2013 — Jul 11, 20163y 1mA?
President of the Bar AssociationAbdessattar Ben Moussa2004 — 20073yA1
President of the Bar AssociationAmeur MehreziJul 11, 2016 — Jul 7, 20193yB?
President of the Bar AssociationBrahim BouderbalaJul 7, 2019 — Sep 12, 20223y 2mB?
President of the Bar AssociationHatem MziouSep 12, 2022 — Sep 13, 20253yB?
President of the Bar AssociationBoubaker BethabetSep 13, 2025 — confirmed through Sep 2025, possibly later6 moB?
President of the Truth and Dignity CommissionSihem BensedrineJun 1, 2014 — Mar 31, 20194y 10mA?
Editor-in-Chief of LeadersTaoufik HabaiebOct 2008 — confirmed through Nov 2008, possibly later9yB?
President of HAICANouri LajmiMay 2013 — 202310y 2mB?
President of HAICASalah Sersi2023 — confirmed through Dec 2023, possibly later1y 10mB?
President of the Tunisian League for Human RightsMoncef MarzoukiMar 12, 1989 — Feb 5, 19944y 11mB?
President of the Tunisian League for Human RightsMokhtar TrifiOct 2000 — Sep 23, 201110y 11mB?
President of the Tunisian League for Human RightsAbdessattar Ben MoussaSep 23, 2011 — Oct 2, 20165yB?
President of the Tunisian League for Human RightsJamel MsallemOct 2, 2016 — May 20258y 7mB?
President of the Tunisian League for Human RightsBassem TrifiMay 2025 — confirmed through May 2026, possibly later1y 2mB?
President of INLUCCChawki TabibJan 6, 2016 — Aug 24, 20204y 8mB?
Grand VizierRejeb KhaznadarFeb 12, 1759 — May 26, 178223y 3mB?
Grand VizierMoustapha KhodjaMay 26, 1782 — 180018y 1mB?
Grand VizierYoussef Saheb Ettabaa1800 — Jan 23, 181514y 7mB?
Grand VizierMohamed Larbi Zarrouk1815 — 18227yB?
Grand VizierHussein Khodja1822 — 18297yB?
Grand VizierShakir Saheb Ettabaa1829 — 18378yB?
Grand VizierMustapha Saheb Ettabaa1837 — 185518yB?
Grand VizierMustapha Khaznadar1855 — Oct 22, 187318y 4mB?
Grand VizierHayreddin Pasha1873 — 18774yB?
Grand VizierMohammed KhaznadarJul 21, 1877 — Aug 24, 18781y 1mB?
Grand VizierMustapha Ben IsmailAug 24, 1878 — Sep 12, 18813y 1mB?
Grand VizierMohamed Aziz BouattourOct 1882 — Feb 4, 190724y 4mB?
Grand VizierM'hamed DjellouliFeb 18, 1907 — Jun 19081y 4mB?
Grand VizierYoussef DjaïtJun 1908 — Jun 19157yB?
Grand VizierTaieb DjellouliOct 1915 — May 19226y 7mB?
Grand VizierMustapha DinguizliMay 1922 — Oct 20, 19264y 5mB?
Grand VizierKhelil BouhagebNov 3, 1926 — Mar 2, 19325y 4mB?
Grand VizierHédi LakhouaMar 2, 1932 — Dec 31, 194210y 10mB?
Grand VizierMohamed Chenik1943 — May 19432 moB?
Grand VizierSlaheddine BaccoucheMay 1943 — 19474y 2mB?
Grand VizierMustapha KaakJul 21, 1947 — Aug 17, 19503y 1mB1
Grand VizierMohamed Salah Mzali1950 — 19522yB?
Grand VizierSlaheddine Baccouche1952 — 19542yB?
Grand VizierMohamed Chenik1954 — 19546 moB?
Grand VizierTahar Ben Ammar1954 — Mar 20, 19561y 9mB?
Events
DateEventCategoryRuptureEvidenceOrigins
Mar 20, 1956Independence from FrancepoliticalyesA?
Jun 24, 1956The national army is foundedmilitarynoA?
Jul 25, 1957Republic declared; Bourguiba becomes presidentconstitutionalnoA?
Jan 1, 1964Military Security Directorate createdsecuritynoB?
Oct 5, 1967Religious affairs direction createdpoliticalnoB2
Dec 29, 1983The bread riotsprotestnoB?
Nov 7, 1987Ben Ali removes BourguibapoliticalyesA?
Feb 27, 1988The RCD replaces the Destourian partypoliticalnoA?
May 1, 1991The Barraket Essahel affairmilitaryyesA?
Mar 9, 1992Religious affairs secretariat of state elevated to a ministrypoliticalnoB?
Jan 1, 2003Mosaique FM foundedeconomicnoB?
Jan 1, 2004Nawaat citizen journalism platform foundedpoliticalnoB?
Dec 17, 2010Mohamed Bouazizi self-immolates in Sidi BouzidprotestnoA?
Dec 31, 2010The measured scale of state captureeconomicnoA1
Jan 1, 2011Military officers appointed as regional governorssecuritynoB?
Jan 1, 2011Phosphate output halves and stays halvedeconomicnoB?
Jan 14, 2011Ben Ali leaves the countrypoliticalyesA?
Jan 17, 2011Ben Achour Commission established for post-revolution transitionlegalnoB?
Mar 9, 2011The RCD is dissolved by court orderlegalnoA?
Apr 12, 2011The Armed Forces Chief of Staff post is revived for Rachid AmmarmilitarynoA?
Apr 13, 2011Hannibal TV confiscated by the stateeconomicnoB?
Jun 1, 2011Confiscation of assets connected to the presidential familyeconomicnoA?
Jun 16, 2012Nidaa Tounes is foundedpoliticalnoB?
Feb 6, 2013Chokri Belaid is assassinatedpoliticalyesB?
Jun 25, 2013Rachid Ammar retires and the joint command lapsesmilitaryyesA?
Jul 25, 2013Mohamed Brahmi is assassinatedpoliticalyesB?
Sep 1, 2013National Dialogue Quartet formedpoliticalnoB?
Jan 1, 2014National Anti-Corruption Authority establishedlegalnoB?
Jan 26, 2014The 2014 constitution is adoptedconstitutionalyesA?
Jan 26, 2014Tunisia adopts new constitutionlegalyesA2
May 1, 2014HAICA established as independent media regulatorlegalnoB?
Jun 1, 2014Truth and Dignity Commission establishedlegalnoB?
Dec 10, 2015National Dialogue Quartet wins Nobel Peace PrizepoliticalnoA?
Jan 19, 2017The National Security Council is formally establishedsecuritynoA?
Sep 13, 2017Economic Reconciliation Law adoptedlegalnoB?
Mar 27, 2019Truth and Dignity Commission submits final reportlegalnoA?
Oct 13, 2019Kais Saied wins the presidencyelectionyesA?
Jan 1, 2021INLUCC dissolved by presidential measureslegalnoB?
Jul 25, 2021Saied dismisses the government and freezes parliamentconstitutionalyesA?
Aug 18, 2021The security command is reshuffled by decreesecuritynoA?
Apr 22, 2022The electoral authority is placed in the president's giftconstitutionalyesB?
Apr 26, 2022The National Salvation Front is formedpoliticalnoB?
Jun 1, 2022Kais Saied dissolves the Supreme Judicial CouncillegalyesA?
Jun 1, 2022Kais Saied dismisses 57 judgeslegalyesA?
Jul 25, 2022A new constitution is adopted by referendumconstitutionalyesA?
Jul 25, 2022Tunisian constitutional referendumpoliticalyesA?
Dec 17, 2022The 2022-2023 legislative elections are heldelectionnoA?
Feb 11, 2023Businessmen and political figures arrestedlegalnoA1
May 24, 2023Hassine Gharbi takes command of the National GuardsecuritynoB?
Nov 8, 2023Marouane Mabrouk is detainedlegalnoA?
Mar 27, 2024Four death sentences, eleven years after Belaid's killinglegalnoB?
May 1, 2024Saadia Mosbah arrestedlegalnoA?
May 25, 2024The interior minister is replaced amid factional conflictpoliticalnoA?
Jul 3, 2024A declared presidential candidate is arrestedlegalnoB?
Sep 27, 2024Parliament strips courts of power over the election authoritylegalnoA?
Oct 6, 2024Saied is re-electedelectionnoA?
Apr 18, 2025The mass conspiracy trial resumeslegalnoA?
May 21, 2025Defence ministry issues statement affirming military neutralitypoliticalnoB?
Jul 8, 2025Long sentences handed down, including to a former intelligence chieflegalnoA4
Oct 9, 2025Tunisair approves a 150-million-dinar bond issueeconomicnoC?
Nov 1, 2025Four Sumud flotilla organisers held at Mornaguia; Naouar hunger strikelegalnoC?
Nov 27, 2025The conspiracy sentences are increased on appeallegalnoA?
Dec 2, 2025Ayachi Hammami arrested on terrorism chargeslegalnoA?
Dec 4, 2025The head of the opposition coalition is arrestedlegalnoB?
Jan 1, 2026Ayachi Hammami begins hunger strike in prisonlegalnoB1
Feb 6, 2026The Brahmi sentences are revised on appeallegalnoB?
Feb 27, 2026A former prime minister sentenced to 24 yearslegalnoB?
Mar 3, 2026The country's richest businessman and a former prime minister are convictedlegalyesA?
Mar 7, 2026Tunisia's withdrawal from the African Court's individual-petition mechanism takes effectlegalnoC1
Mar 30, 2026First African Court petitions against Tunisia over systematic migrant abuselegalnoC1
Apr 24, 2026The human rights league is suspendedlegalnoB?
Apr 30, 2026Suspicious death of prisoner Hamza Dridi; his mother breaks the silencelegalnoC1
May 7, 2026Journalist Zied El Heni sentenced to one year under the Telecommunications CodelegalnoC1
May 18, 2026Libya's Dbeibah government holds crisis talks in TunispoliticalnoC?
May 20, 2026Migrant boat sinking off Zarzis (15 aboard)securitynoB1
May 22, 2026The former anti-corruption chief is sentenced to ten yearslegalnoB?
May 22, 2026Protests in Ben Guerdane after the sinkingprotestnoB?
May 28, 2026An MP argues publicly that a deep system survives every regimepoliticalnoC?
Jun 7, 2026309 solar projects authorised (455 MW)economicnoC?
Jun 8, 2026Fitch affirms Tunisia at B- with stable outlookeconomicnoC?
Jun 10, 2026UGTT administrative instance to rule on general strikeprotestnoC?
Jun 25, 2026Sihem Bensedrine sentenced to 25 years in prisonlegalnoB?
Jul 1, 2026The head of the judges' association is sentencedlegalnoB?
Jul 3, 2026The appeal court upholds the money-laundering sentencelegalnoA1
Jul 8, 2026President Saïed absent from public view for most of July 2026; the constitutional vacancy question returnsconstitutionalnoB?
Jul 19, 2026Death of Salim Karmous in Msaadine prison; the family demands the truthlegalnoC?
Jul 23, 2026Political prisoner Ayachi Hammami publishes an open letter to Saïed: leave before it is too latelegalnoC?
Jul 25, 2026A large demonstration on Republic Day demands Saïed's departureprotestnoC?
Jul 25, 2026Tunisia summons the French ambassadorpoliticalnoC?
Jul 28, 2026Three cassation appeals filed in the cases against Abir MoussilegalnoC?
Aug 2, 2026The Court of Auditors identifies 1,070 million dinars in lossesinvestigationnoC?
Aug 3, 2026Former foreign minister Rafik Abdessalem Bouchlaka referred to the criminal chamber over the 'Chinese donation' affairlegalnoB?
Aug 3, 2026STEG resumes electricity rationing as the 2026 supply crisis continueseconomicnoB?
Aug 7, 2026Sihem Bensedrine heard by the financial brigade, left freelegalnoC?
Aug 7, 2026Libyan Border Guard launches electronic surveillance over ~200 km of the Libya–Tunisia bordersecuritynoC?
Aug 8, 2026US launches critical-minerals grant call for the Tunisian phosphate sectoreconomicnoB?
Aug 8, 2026Death of Chamseddine Khelifi, secretary-general of the UGTT General Transport FederationpoliticalnoC?
Aug 9, 2026Record water-distribution failure signals in July 2026: 608 reported caseseconomicnoB?
Aug 12, 2026Council awards A1 renewal and A2 motorway concessions to Tunisie AutorouteseconomicnoC?
Aug 20, 2026Nafas march in Tunis against President SaiedprotestnoB?
Aug 26, 2026Saïed calls water and power cuts 'planned sabotage'politicalnoC?
Aug 27, 2026UGTT strike notice for fuel transport, 23–24 SeptemberprotestnoB?
Aug 29, 2026~56 deputies demand an extraordinary ARP plenarypoliticalnoC?
Aug 31, 2026Tunisia–Germany cooperation accords above EUR 100mpoliticalnoC?
Sep 1, 2026CPG workers' 72-hour strikeprotestnoB?
Sep 3, 2026Court of Cassation upholds 'conspiracy' convictionslegalnoB?
Sep 4, 2026Investigative journalist Mohamed Yousfi arrested, held, then jailed pending triallegalnoB?
Sep 6, 2026Phoenix Express 2026 multinational naval exercise hosted in TunisiamilitarynoB?
Sep 8, 2026Businessman Lazhar Sta dies in detentionlegalnoB?
Jan 14, 2011 The mature police state · 30 in post
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