Who is Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, Morocco's first female prime minister?
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, 50, has been named Morocco's first female prime minister, the latest chapter in a career that has taken her from Marrakesh's city hall to the top levels of the country's political establishment. King Mohammed VI appointed Ms El Mansouri as the head of government at the Royal Palace in Rabat on Tuesday, and tasked her with forming a new government. Ms El Mansouri, the…
Rabat, Morocco - King Mohammed VI has appointed El Mansouri as the nation's first female prime minister, according to Anadolu Ajansi. El Mansouri's Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) secured the majority of seats in the parliamentary elections held on September 23. The appointment was confirmed in a statement from the Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol and Chancellery.
King Mohammed VI met with El Mansouri at the Royal Palace in Rabat, where he officially designated her as prime minister and tasked her with forming the new government. El Mansouri called the decision a "historic moment" for the nation, emphasizing that it marks the first time a woman has held the position of prime minister. She pledged to consult with her party and other political parties to form the government, stating that they recognize the importance of the stage and the high expectations of citizens, particularly young people.
A majority of 198 seats is required in the 395-seat House of Representatives to form a governing majority.
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