Morocco’s king appoints first woman prime minister following election
- Posted on September 29, 2026
- By CNN
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In brief
Morocco achieved a historic milestone with King Mohammed VI's appointment of Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the nation's first female prime minister. Following the September 23 parliamentary elections, El Mansouri's liberal-centrist party secured victory, marking a significant step forward for women's representation in Moroccan politics and governance. This appointment reflects evolving political dynamics in North Africa.
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Morocco’s king appoints first woman prime minister following election
King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri on Tuesday as Morocco’s first woman prime minister after her liberal-centrist party came out on top in a September 23 parliamentary election, the royal palace said.
