Kais Saied
Profile
Kais Saied is a Tunisian politician and jurist who has served as the President of Tunisia since 2019. A former professor of constitutional law, he gained prominence as an independent candidate with a populist, anti-corruption platform. Following his election, he oversaw significant political shifts, including the suspension of parliament in 2021 and the adoption of a new constitution in 2022 that expanded presidential powers. He was re-elected for a second term in 2024, continuing his focus on legal reform and state sovereignty.
Details
- Born
- 1958-02-22 · 68 years old
- Birth place
- Tunis, Tunisia
- Education
- Sadiki College, University of Sousse, University of Carthage
- Career
- Assistant professor of law, President of the Tunisian Association of Constitutional Law, Director of the public law department at the University of Carthage
