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Morocco Appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri to Form Government

Morocco appoints first female head of government

A historic building in Morocco showcasing traditional architecture with a flag flying above.

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What changed

King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri to form Morocco’s new government under Article 47 of the Constitution. The coordinator of the Authenticity and Modernity Party’s collective leadership is the first woman appointed to head a Moroccan government.

Why it matters

The appointment turns a historic symbol into an immediate governing task. El Mansouri must now consult on a cabinet and shape a programme around national priorities and the expectations of young people.

That gives the milestone a practical test: who joins the administration, what programme it presents and how quickly it moves from royal guidance to concrete policy. Those details are not yet known, but they will determine whether this is mainly a breakthrough in representation or the start of a broader political shift.

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  1. KBC DigitalMorocco appoints first female head of government

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