‘Truly historic’: Morocco’s king appoints first woman prime minister
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country's first female prime minister following her party's victory in the September legislative elections. El Mansouri described her appointment as truly historic. She now faces numerous challenges as she launches coalition talks to form a government. Sources differ on whether she is the second or third woman to serve as a prime minister in the Arab world.
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- ✓ Morocco's King Mohammed VI named Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as prime minister.
- ✓ Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri is 50 years old and a lawyer.
- ✓ Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri previously served as the first female mayor of Marrakesh starting in 2009 and again after the 2021 elections.
- ✓ Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri described her appointment as truly historic.
What changed
King Mohammed VI named Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco's first female prime minister.
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Morocco Appoints First Female Prime Minister
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country's first female prime minister following her party's victory in the September legislative elections. El Mansouri described her appointment as truly historic. She now faces numerous challenges as she launches coalition talks to form a government. Sources differ on whether she is the second or third woman to serve as a prime minister in the Arab world.
Why it matters
The appointment of a female prime minister marks a major milestone in Morocco. El Mansouri previously made history 17 years ago when she became the first female mayor of Marrakesh, later returning to the role after the 2021 elections. Her current rise follows legislative elections where her party won the most seats.
What is confirmed
- Morocco's King Mohammed VI named Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as prime minister.
- Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri is 50 years old and a lawyer.
- Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri previously served as the first female mayor of Marrakesh starting in 2009 and again after the 2021 elections.
- Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri described her appointment as truly historic.
Still unconfirmed
- Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri is the second woman ever to serve as prime minister in the Arab world.
- Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri is the third woman to serve as prime minister in the Arab world.
What to watch next
- The outcome of Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri's coalition talks to form a government.
- The announcement of the new cabinet ministers.
confidence 95%Sources used for this update (17)
- BBC — Fatima Zahra El Mansouri named as Morocco's first female prime minister
- Al Jazeera — ‘Truly historic’: Morocco’s king appoints first woman prime minister
- reuters.com — Morocco's king appoints first woman prime minister following election
- The New York Times — Morocco’s King Names a Female Prime Minister, in a Historic First
- washingtonpost.com — Morocco appoints its first female prime minister
- The Guardian — The Guardian view on Morocco’s election: hosting a World Cup will not placate a disillusioned generation | Editorial
- Financial Times — Morocco’s first female prime minister launches coalition talks
- jen.jiji.com — Former vice-president of the Sicilian Region Gaetano Armao investigated for corruption, Public Prosecutor's Office requests arrest
- www.aljazeera.com — ‘Truly historic’: Morocco’s king appoints first woman prime minister | Politics News
- www.middleeasteye.net — Morocco appoints its first woman prime minister | Middle East Eye
- www.livemint.com — Who is Fatima El Mansouri? Morocco’s king picks first female prime minister – ‘Truly historic’ | ....
- www.rfi.fr — Who is Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, Morocco’s first female prime minister? - RFI
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