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Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri appointed Morocco's first female head of government
King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s new head of government, making her the first woman to hold the position since the country gained independence.
The appointment follows the legislative elections held on September 23, 2026. El Mansouri’s party, the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), secured 97 seats in the 395-seat House of Representatives, placing it ahead of the National Rally of Independents (66 seats) and the Istiqlal Party (65 seats).
Because the PAM does not hold an absolute majority, El Mansouri must now engage in political consultations to form a governing coalition. These discussions involve various political factions to establish a stable parliamentary majority. Some parties, such as the Justice and Development Party (PJD), have already indicated intentions to remain in the opposition.
El Mansouri, a 50-year-old lawyer and former Mayor of Marrakech, previously served as the Minister of National Planning, Urbanism, Housing, and City Policy. Her new administration will face challenges including economic issues, employment, and preparations for the 2030 World Cup.
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Authenticity and Modernity Party · Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri · House of Representatives · Mohammed VI · Morocco · National Rally of Independents
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The National Rally of Independents (RNI) secured 66 seats. lecollimateur.ma · globalpublishers.co.tz
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won 97 seats in the House of Representatives. lecollimateur.ma · globalpublishers.co.tz · burkina24.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] El Mansouri must form a coalition to reach a parliamentary majority. lecollimateur.ma · globalpublishers.co.tz · burkina24.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Justice and Development Party (PJD) won 54 seats. globalpublishers.co.tz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Voter turnout was 38 percent. globalpublishers.co.tz
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Istiqlal Party won 65 seats. lecollimateur.ma · globalpublishers.co.tz
- [● 3 SOURCES] King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as head of government. lecollimateur.ma · globalpublishers.co.tz · burkina24.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri is the first woman to lead the Moroccan government since independence. lecollimateur.ma · globalpublishers.co.tz · burkina24.com