Who is Tunisia’s ‘megaphone’ politician?
She’s been described as a populist, but Abir Moussi is shaking Tunisian politics to the core. What does her sudden rise tell us about the state of the country?
Her critics describe her as populist and a demagogue. But Abir Moussi’s sudden popularity has taken many in Tunisia by surprise. She’s known for attention-grabbing stunts and for peddling conspiracy theories – and yet some believe she’s the answer to the country’s many problems. But is that really the case? And what does her rise tell us about Tunisia today?
Host: Nancy Kacungira (@Kacungira on Twitter)
Guest: Youssef Cherif, Director, Columbia Global Center, Tunis.
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