Morocco Appoints First Woman Prime Minister, Fatima Zahra Mansouri
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Zahra Mansouri as the country's first woman prime minister. Mansouri, who also served as the mayor of Marrakech, will form a new government.
Philadelphia, PA, September 29, 2026 — In a historic move, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Zahra Mansouri as the nation’s prime minister. This appointment marks a significant milestone as Mansouri becomes the first woman to hold the country’s top governmental position.
Fatima Zahra Mansouri, who previously served as the mayor of Marrakech, has been tasked by the King with forming a new government. The details surrounding the composition and specific mandate of this new government are expected to be announced as Mansouri undertakes the formation process.
The appointment of a female prime minister in Morocco is a development that observers will be closely watching. Mansouri’s prior experience includes leadership roles, notably her tenure as mayor of Marrakech, a prominent city in the country. This background is likely to inform her approach to leading the national government.
As the process of forming a new government begins, the nation awaits further information on the political direction and policy priorities that will be set by Prime Minister Mansouri and her cabinet. The King’s decision signifies a notable shift in Moroccan political leadership.
Story summarized from the original created by AKRAM OUBACHIR on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.
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