Morocco Appoints Fatima as First Female PM

News Desk
RABAT: Morocco has made history by appointing Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country’s first female prime minister, following her party’s significant victory in last week’s parliamentary elections, the royal cabinet announced on Tuesday.
El Mansouri, the mayor of Marrakesh and a member of the centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), led her party to secure 97 out of 395 seats in the House of Representatives, outperforming the nearest rival by 31 seats.
Despite this achievement, the elections were characterized by the lowest voter turnout in two decades, raising questions about public engagement in the political process.
In her first public address after the announcement, the 50-year-old El Mansouri expressed her pride in breaking gender barriers, stating, “For the first time in our country’s history, a woman is taking on the responsibility of leading the government.
This is a source of pride not only for me but for all Moroccan women.” Her appointment signals a potential shift in the political landscape of Morocco, emphasizing the importance of female representation in governance.
Looking ahead, El Mansouri has been tasked by King Mohammed VI with forming a new government, a process that will be closely watched both domestically and internationally.
Observers are keen to see how her leadership will influence policies and reforms in a country where women’s roles in politics have historically been limited.