Morocco has made history by appointing Fatima Zahra El Mansouri as its first woman to hold the premiership after her party’s victory in the recent parliamentary elections.
The Authenticity and Modernity Party secured the largest share of seats, but with only 97 out of 395 positions, it will need to build a coalition to govern.
King Mohammed VI chose El Mansouri over football chief Fouzi Lekjaa, underscoring the monarchy’s role in the appointment process.
El Mansouri, a former mayor of Marrakesh and experienced minister, emphasises her commitment to inclusive governance, setting a new precedent for women in Moroccan politics.
Her appointment follows a campaign campaign that highlighted modern infrastructure, housing and urban planning. With a legal background and international study, she brings a blend of local experience and global perspective to the role.
As the new prime minister, she will need to negotiate alliances with parties such as the National Rally of Independents or the Justice and Development Party to secure a parliamentary majority, a task that will test her political acumen under the constitutional monarchy framework.
