Morocco has made history with the appointment of Fatima Zahra El Mansouri as the country’s first female Prime Minister following the recent parliamentary elections.
King Mohammed VI announced the appointment after El Mansouri’s Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) emerged as the largest political party in the September 23 parliamentary polls, securing 97 of the 395 seats in the national parliament.
El Mansouri, who previously served as Mayor of Marrakech and is the current Minister of Housing, has been mandated by the monarch to form a new coalition government.
Her appointment marks a significant milestone in Morocco’s political history and represents a major breakthrough for women’s participation in the country’s highest levels of governance.
Political observers have described the development as a landmark moment for gender representation in North Africa, with El Mansouri becoming the first woman to lead the Moroccan government since the country’s independence.
The new prime minister is expected to begin consultations with political parties in the coming days as she works to build a governing coalition capable of commanding a majority in parliament.
Her administration is anticipated to focus on key national priorities, including economic development, housing, job creation and social welfare reforms.
El Mansouri’s elevation to the nation’s highest executive office has been widely hailed as a historic step toward enhancing women’s political leadership and strengthening democratic governance in Morocco.
