Tunisia strives to form Cabinet, poll looms

Tunisia’s prime ministerdesignate announced a proposed new government that already faces opposition from the largest party, potentially extending months of political deadlock.

Nominees include Nizar Yaiche as finance minister, Imed Hazgui as defence minister and Noureddine Erray to head foreign affairs, Elyes Fakhfakh (pictured) said on local television.

If lawmakers don’t approve the government in a vote, then the North African nation will face its second parliamentary election since October.