Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri Becomes Morocco's First Female PM
What Happened
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, the mayor of Marrakech and leader of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), has been appointed by King Mohammed VI as Morocco's first woman prime minister after her party won the largest number of seats in the September 23 parliamentary election. She has been tasked with forming a coalition government, as PAM secured 97 of 395 seats, short of an outright majority.
Key Takeaways
The appointment marks a historic milestone for Morocco and makes El Mansouri only the second woman to lead a government in the Arab world. Her administration will face key challenges including inflation, job creation, and preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco will co-host with Spain and Portugal.