this is souad abderrahim in her element.e mayor of tunis is adept at giving swift and clear orders. she tells the men that the pavement needs to be extended. next, it's off to a market in sijoumi, one of the city's poorer districts. as one of only a handful of female mayors in this part of the world, she's considered somewhat of a trailblazer. but most people here are simply interested in how she can help them. whether they're looking for a permit, an appointment, or a job, the mayor's priority is to listen to the concerns of the people. mayor abderrahim: i see the real problems on the ground. it's very important for me to listen to the residents because the people here have placed their trust in me and i'd like to reciprocate that. reporter: the city has built a new market hall to stop the proliferation of illegal vendors. but renenting a spaces expensive. many people are unhappy about that and want the mayor to take action. and of course there are other issues, too. >> i say congratulations on the election, but i'd like it