Tunisian president’s chief of staff resigns

TUNIS – Nadia Akacha, the chief of staff of Tunisian President Kais Saied announced on Monday (Jan. 24) her resignation from the post.

“Today, I made my decision to submit my resignation to the president of the republic, after two years of work,” Akacha said in a Facebook post.

“I had the honor of devoting myself to the service of the best interest of my country,” Akacha said, adding that because of “fundamental differences in viewpoints related to this best interest, I consider it my duty to leave my position.”

Akacha was appointed as head of Saied’s presidential office on Jan. 28, 2020. (Xinhua) – bny

 

Popular

Malacañang urges caution on calls to expel Chinese envoy

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency Malacañang on Wednesday acknowledged calls for action against Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan over his...

Malacañang: Armed group sheltering Sen. dela Rosa a threat to nat’l security

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet After several months of manhunt operations, authorities said that they have already identified the whereabouts of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa,...

Malacañang presses probe into reported Atong Ang escape

By Darryl John Esguerra | Philippine News Agency Malacañang on Wednesday called for an investigation into possible lapses in law enforcement after Interior Secretary Jonvic...

PBBM, Japan reaffirm bilateral ties, regional cooperation

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos | Philippine News Agency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to...