Morocco Appoints First Female Prime Minister
Morocco Appoints First Female Prime Minister
Updated at: September 30, 2026 at 03:35 AM
On September 29, 2026, Morocco reached a historic milestone as King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country's first female Prime Minister.
This appointment followed the parliamentary elections on September 23, where her party, the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), secured 97 seats.
A lawyer by training with an international education, El Mansouri has previously served as the Mayor of Marrakesh and Minister of National Territorial Planning.
Her new role makes her only the second woman in the Arab world to lead a government.
Currently, she faces the complex task of forming a coalition, as her party did not win an outright majority.
Her administration has an ambitious agenda, focusing on economic issues like inflation and unemployment while preparing for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
As Morocco prepares to co-host the tournament, El Mansouri is tasked with managing massive infrastructure projects.
Her leadership marks a significant shift in the nation's political landscape, signaling a focus on modernization and economic recovery during a period of social transition.
