{
  "id": 15210938,
  "title": "King Mohammed VI swears in Morocco’s New Cabinet to lead future Modernisation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/king-mohammed-vi-swears-in-moroccos-new-cabinet-to-lead-future",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T14:18:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/king-mohammed-vi-swears-in-moroccos-new-cabinet-to-lead-future-modernisation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday, King Mohammed VI formally inaugurated Morocco's fresh government at the Royal Palace in Rabat, alongside Chamberlain Sidi Mohammed El Alaoui. The cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, represents a substantial national initiative towards social reform, economic growth, and digital advancement. The administration manages to maintain stability while pursuing ambitious reforms. Certain key positions remain with established officials; Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit, Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita, Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi, Endowments and Islamic Affairs Minister Ahmed Toufiq, and Government Secretary Hassan Tariq continue in their roles. On the other hand, a new team of individuals takes on the responsibility of driving Morocco's economic, educational, and technological transformations. Economy and Finance Minister Fouzi Lekjaa, Water and Infrastructure Minister Nizar Baraka, and Health and Social Protection Minister Younes Bjijou lead these sectors. Strategic investments in education are entrusted to Education and Training Minister Nabil Benabdallah and Azzeddine El Midaoui for Higher Education. Khalid Hatimy oversees Agriculture, Ryad Mezzour leads Industry, and Charafat Afailal heads Energy. Samir Belfkih manages Territorial Planning and Government Spokesperson, while Ahmed Rahhou tackles Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation. The remaining ministers, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Abdessamad Kayou, Abderrahim Shahid, Jalal Charaf, and Najwa Koukouss, are responsible for culture, transportation, employment, tourism, and family affairs. The cabinet is supported by delegates including Abdeltif Loudyi in National Defense and Kouloubi Faitah in Parliamentary Relations. With this cabinet, King Mohammed VI officially commences his term to guide Morocco's digital and economic destiny.",
  "summary": "Led by the new Head of Government Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, the restructured cabinet signals a major national push toward social reform, economic acceleration, and digital modernization. The post King Mohammed VI swears in Morocco’s New Cabinet to lead future Modernisation appeared first on KBC Digital .",
  "key_points": [
    "King Mohammed VI inaugurates new Moroccan cabinet at Royal Palace",
    "Prime Minister Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri leads government",
    "Key ministers retain positions while new leaders drive reforms"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}