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Morocco Appoints First Female Prime Minister Following Legislative Elections

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Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri's historic appointment as Morocco's first female prime minister sets the stage for coalition talks and economic reform.

What's new · 2h agoKing Mohammed VI officially appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as prime minister following the finalisation of election results.

King Mohammed VI has appointed Marrakesh mayor Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the nation's premier after her centrist party won the highest number of seats in the recent parliamentary vote. The newly designated leader, whose party secured ninety-seven seats out of three hundred ninety-five, will need to negotiate a coalition to form a government. Her incoming administration must address severe economic challenges, high unemployment, and public discontent that contributed to low voter participation.

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri becomes the initial female head of government in Moroccan history.
The winning Authenticity and Modernity Party fell short of an absolute majority and requires coalition partners.
The Islamist opposition party experienced a notable resurgence in parliament despite trailing the winners.
The newly appointed leader previously served twice as the mayor of Marrakesh.

Written from 10 of 11 outlets — 1 has since joined this story.

By the numbers

97seats won

395total parliamentary seats

Timeline

Sep 23Moroccan citizens cast their ballots in the legislative elections.
Sep 24Provisional tallies show the Authenticity and Modernity Party leading the vote.
Sep 29The monarch designates Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country's prime minister.

Why it matters

The appointment marks a milestone in Moroccan politics as the country prepares for major international sporting events while grappling with youth disillusionment and socioeconomic pressures.

What outlets agree on

Outlets agree that the Authenticity and Modernity Party won the most seats in the parliamentary vote and that the monarch subsequently appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as prime minister.

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