Morocco’s first woman PM swept to power on promise to ‘restore hope’ for youth
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri's cabinet faces several pressing issues including unemployment, rising living costs and persistent social disparities.
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, the city of Marrakesh's former mayor, as the nation's first female prime minister, the royal cabinet announced. The centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) led the parliamentary elections, securing 97 out of 395 seats in the House of Representatives, a 31-seat lead over its closest competitor.
El Mansouri, who also held the housing minister position, will assume the responsibility of leading the government, marking a historic moment in Moroccan history. The PAM will need to form a coalition with other parties due to the absence of an outright majority in parliamentary elections. The new premier emphasized her commitment to addressing pressing issues such as unemployment, living costs, and social disparities, particularly affecting young people.
El Mansouri pledged the implementation of a five-percent average annual economic growth, two-percent inflation, and the creation of at least one million new jobs during her five-year term.
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