Morocco's new government sworn in under first female prime minister
RABAT: King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Friday received members of the country’s new cabinet, led by Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, and presided over their appointment ceremony at the Royal Palace here.
Morocco's new government has been sworn in, with Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri becoming the country's first female prime minister. The new administration, formed by a coalition of four parties, includes seven women, an increase from the previous government led by Aziz Akhannouch. King Mohammed VI received the cabinet members at the Royal Palace, and the new government consists of 32 members, including ministers and ministers-delegate.
The coalition comprises the Authenticity and Modernity Party, the Istiqlal Party, the Socialist Union of Popular Forces, and the Party of Progress and Socialism.
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