Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri named Morocco’s first female prime minister
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- Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri has been appointed as Morocco's first female prime minister.
- Her Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won the most seats in the September 23 elections.
- She is now tasked with forming a coalition government to address key national challenges.
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On Tuesday, September 29, Morocco's King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country's first-ever female prime minister. The appointment follows the victory of her centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) in the September 23 parliamentary elections, where it secured 97 of 395 seats. El Mansouri, who is also the mayor of Marrakesh, must now form a coalition government.
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King Mohammed VI has appointed Marrakesh mayor Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco's first female prime minister after her party won the parliamentary elections. She has been tasked with forming a new government.
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A historic moment for Morocco. It will be interesting to see how the new government addresses the challenges mentioned, especially for the country’s youth.