Meet Fatima Zahra El Mansouri, Morocco’s first woman prime minister
Fatima Zahra El Mansouri has been appointed Morocco's first female prime minister after her party’s electoral success. She is tasked with forming a coalition government as her party lacks an outright majority. El Mansouri previously made history as Marrakesh's first female mayor and has held various political positions. Her appointment by King Mohammed VI marks a significant milestone in…
King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco's first female prime minister following a parliamentary election on September 23, the royal palace announced. El Mansouri's Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) secured the most seats in the election, marking a significant shift in Moroccan politics. The PAM, founded in 2008 by a king's adviser, advocates for social modernisation and secular beliefs, setting itself apart from the Islamist Justice and Development Party (PJD), which won 54 seats.
The king requested El Mansouri to form a new government, given the PAM's second-largest position in the outgoing coalition. PAM's recruitment of Fouzi Lekjaa, a football federation chief and former government budget manager, contributed to its success. El Mansouri, a lawyer and former housing minister, will lead discussions to form a coalition government and present a cabinet list for the king's approval.
The incoming government will oversee the final stages of a $20 billion project to prepare for the 2030 World Cup, as well as address economic challenges impacting young people, following recent protests and border disputes.
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