Fouad Mebazaa

Fouad Mebazaa was the interim president of Tunisia from January to December 2011, following the ousting of longtime leader Zine El Abidine Ben Ali during the Tunisian Revolution. Born on April 1, 1934, Mebazaa had a long political career, including serving as the president of the Chamber of Deputies from 1997 until the revolution. His tenure as interim president was marked by efforts to stabilize the country during its transition to democracy, notably overseeing the preparation for the 2011 Constituent Assembly elections. Mebazaa was regarded as a moderate figure, and his leadership during such a critical period in Tunisian history was seen as crucial for maintaining social order and political continuity. He passed away on April 23, 2025, at the age of 91.