North Africa: For the first time in Morocco, a woman takes over the top of the government
Fatima Ezzahra el-Mansouri is to become the new head of government of the North African country. The 50-year-old still has to negotiate a coalition. Her country is set to soon co-organize a global event.
King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra el-Mansouri as Morocco's first female prime minister, tasking her with forming a new cabinet. El-Mansouri's party, the PAM, won 97 seats in the recent parliamentary election, the most of any party. The 50-year-old, a trained lawyer, previously served as mayor of Marrakesh and minister for urban policy.
She must now negotiate a coalition to govern, as her party falls short of an absolute majority. El-Mansouri's government will face economic and social challenges, including preparations for the 2030 World Cup, which Morocco will host with Spain and Portugal.
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