Morocco names first female prime minister after election

Summarised from 8 outlets · 9 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 14:55 · Archive

Morocco's King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country's first female prime minister.

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country's first female prime minister, following her party's victory in parliamentary elections. The appointment makes her only the second woman to serve as prime minister in the Arab world.

El Mansouri's centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party won last week's parliamentary elections. She joined the party in 2008 and has established a political career spanning several roles.

El Mansouri served as mayor of Marrakesh, becoming the first woman to hold that office. She was initially elected to the position in 2009, lost it six years later, then retook the role in 2021. She has also served as a member of parliament.

Her government is expected to oversee major investments linked to the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco will co-host. The new administration will also seek to deliver on promises to tackle inflation, raise wages and create jobs.

The appointment represents a significant milestone for female representation in government across the Arab region, where women in senior political positions remain relatively rare.

How it is being reported

• Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri named first female prime minister of MoroccoMoroccan King Muhammed VI has appointed the nation's first female prime minister -- Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri.UPI · 30 Sept, 17:49
• Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri named Morocco's first woman PMThe king of Morocco on Tuesday named Marrakesh mayor Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri the country's first woman prime minister after her centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) party won last week's parliamentary elections. El Mansouri joined the PAM in 2008 and was also the first woman to serve as mayor of Marrakesh, winning the office in 2009 before losing it six years later, then retaking it again in 2021.France 24 · 30 Sept, 10:56
• Morocco's King Mohammed VI appoints Fatima Mansouri as the country's first female prime ministerMansouri is only the second woman in the Arab world to hold the office of prime minister. Her established political career has seen her serve as mayor of Marrakesh and member of parliament previously.Euronews · 30 Sept, 05:21
• King appoints Morocco’s first female prime ministerMorocco’s King Mohammed VI has named Marrakesh’s long-time mayor as the country’s first female prime minister.Al Jazeera · 30 Sept, 03:13
• Morocco names first female prime minister after historic election victoryMorocco has named its first-ever female prime minister, and only the second woman to hold the position in the Arab world, following an election.Sky News · 29 Sept, 22:07
• Morocco: King appoints first woman prime ministerThe appointment of Fatima Zahra Mansouri comes after her center-right party won last week's parliamentary elections in Morocco. She had previously served as mayor of the city of Marrakesh.DW News · 29 Sept, 20:56
• Morocco’s first-ever female prime minister appointed by kingHer government is expected to make billions of dollars in investments linked to the 2030 FIFA World Cup, while seeking to deliver on promises to fight inflation, raise wages and create jobsIndependent World · 29 Sept, 20:09
• ‘Truly historic’: Morocco’s king appoints first woman prime ministerFatima Ezzahra El Mansouri becomes the second woman to serve as prime minister in the Arab world.Al Jazeera · 29 Sept, 19:10
• First female prime minister named in Morocco after winning electionsHer appointment by the king makes her only the second woman to lead a government in the Arab world.BBC World · 29 Sept, 18:14

In this story: Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri · King Mohammed VI · Morocco · Marrakesh · Authenticity and Modernity Party

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