Fatima Zahra El Mansouri becomes Morocco's first female prime minister after election victory

In a historic move, Morocco appointed Fatima Zahra El Mansouri as its first female prime minister after her party, the Authenticity and Modernity Party, won the most seats in the recent parliamentary elections. King Mohammed VI selected her for the role, marking a significant moment for women's representation in Moroccan politics. El Mansouri, who has a background in law and has served as the mayor of Marrakesh, now faces the challenge of forming a governing coalition to achieve a parliamentary majority.

Fatima Zahra El Mansouri becomes Morocco's first female prime minister after election victory
Updated Sep 30, 2026 First reported Sep 29, 2026
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