Najla Bouden Romdhane appointed as first woman Prime Minister of Tunisia

Najla Bouden Romdhane has been appointed as the first-ever female Prime Minister of Tunisia on September 29, 2021. Najla Bouden Romdhane is a 63-year-old geologist with little experience in politics. She is a geologist by profession and professor at the Tunis National School of Engineering. Critics fear she may not be able to stand up to President Kais Saied. Others celebrate the first female Arab prime minister. Prior to this appointment, Najla served in the education ministry in 2011.