Morocco's king appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as first woman prime minister
El Mansouri becomes only the second woman to serve as prime minister in the Arab world.
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Morocco's King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country's prime minister, making her the first woman to hold the position in Morocco's history.
El Mansouri becomes only the second woman to serve as prime minister anywhere in the Arab world, a milestone that has drawn significant attention both domestically and internationally following her appointment.
The appointment comes in the wake of Morocco's recent parliamentary election, which determined the composition of the country's legislature and set the stage for the formation of a new government. Her selection as prime minister marks a notable shift in the composition of Morocco's political leadership.
Details of El Mansouri's policy priorities and the composition of her incoming government have not been fully outlined following the announcement. Her appointment will be closely watched as an indicator of how Morocco's political establishment is responding to broader calls for change, including from younger voters who have expressed frustration with the pace of economic and political reform.
The appointment is being described as historic within Morocco and across the region, given the rarity of women reaching the top levels of executive government in Arab countries.
Sources
- ‘Truly historic’: Morocco’s king appoints first woman prime minister — Al Jazeera — All
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