Mohamed Fouad Mebazaa

Mohamed Fouad Mebazaa was a prominent Tunisian politician who served as the interim President of Tunisia following the ousting of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in January 2011. Born on June 13, 1933, in Tunis, he had a long career in public service, holding various positions including Minister of Youth and Sports and Minister of Health, as well as serving as a member of the Tunisian parliament for several decades. Mebazaa played a critical role during Tunisia's transitional period after the Arab Spring, leading the country until the election of a new assembly in July 2011. He passed away recently, marking the end of a significant chapter in Tunisia's political history.