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Sara Zaafarani
سارة زعفراني
Prime Minister of Tunisia
Assumed office
21 March 2025
President Kais Saied
Preceded by Kamel Madouri
Minister of Public Works and Housing
In office
11 October 2021 – 21 March 2025
Prime Minister Najla Bouden
Ahmed Hachani
Kamel Maddouri
Preceded by Kamel Doukh
Succeeded by Salah Zouari
Personal details
Born (1963-01-26) 26 January 1963 (age 62)
Tunis, Tunisia
Political party Independent
Alma mater National Engineering School of Tunis
University of Hanover

Sara Zaafarani Zenzari (Arabic: سارة زعفراني زنزري) was born on January 26, 1963. She is a talented Tunisian engineer and a well-known politician. She served as the Minister of Equipment and Housing from October 11, 2021, to March 21, 2025. Since March 21, 2025, she has been the prime minister of Tunisia. She is the third prime minister in Tunisia in a short time. She is also the second woman to hold this important position in Tunisia's history. Sara Zaafarani is known for speaking four languages fluently: Arabic, French, German, and English.

Early Life and Education

Sara Zaafarani Zenzari was born in Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia. She showed great interest in engineering from a young age. She studied hard to become an engineer.

Becoming an Engineer

She earned her first degree in civil engineering. She studied at the National Engineering School of Tunis. This is a very respected university in Tunisia. Later, she continued her studies abroad. She went to the University of Hanover in Germany. There, she earned a master's degree in geotechnical engineering. Geotechnical engineering is about understanding how the earth's materials behave. This knowledge is important for building safe structures.

Her Work in Government

Sara Zaafarani has held two very important jobs in the Tunisian government. She started as a minister. Then, she became the prime minister.

Minister of Equipment and Housing

From October 2021 to March 2025, Sara Zaafarani was the Minister of Equipment and Housing. In this role, she was in charge of big projects. These projects included building roads, bridges, and homes. Her work helped improve the country's buildings and living spaces. She worked under different prime ministers during this time.

Prime Minister of Tunisia

On March 21, 2025, Sara Zaafarani became the prime minister of Tunisia. This is a very high leadership role. The prime minister helps lead the government. They work with the president to manage the country. She took on this role during a challenging time for Tunisia. She is working to help the country's economy. Her appointment as prime minister is a significant event. She is only the second woman to hold this position in Tunisia.

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