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Kaïs Saïed's security chief consolidates his role as power broker

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Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed in Tunis, on 21 October 2024.
Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed in Tunis, on 21 October 2024. © Fethi Belaid/AFP

One of the few officials to have remained close to the head of state since 2019, Khaled Yahyaoui continues to wield considerable influence at the presidential palace, where his sway now exceeds that of the interior minister.

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