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Morocco names first woman prime minister after election
King Mohammed VI has tasked Marrakesh mayor Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri with forming a government after her party came out on top in the parliamentary election.
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Morocco appoints its first woman prime minister
King Mohammed VI appointed Marrakesh mayor Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s first woman prime minister on 29 September, after her Authenticity and Modernity Party won the 23 September parliamentary election. She was tasked with forming a new government.
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Background
Why this event matters
King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, Marrakesh mayor and a former minister of habitat, as Morocco’s first woman prime minister, according to the royal palace, as reported by France 24. Her Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) came out on top in the 23 September parliamentary election. She was tasked with forming a new government. PAM is part of Morocco’s ruling coalition.
event-brief
Morocco appoints its first woman prime minister
King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, Marrakesh mayor and a former minister of habitat, as Morocco’s first woman prime minister, according to the royal palace, as reported by France 24. Her Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) came out on top in the 23 Septembe
Reporting trail
France 24 International | https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260929-morocco-king-appoints-first-woman-prime-minister-el-mansouri-after-parliamentary-vote | published 2026-09-29T16:09:01.000Z | primary sourceFrance 24 International | Reports the royal appointment, election result and government-formation task.Event digest | Concisely summarises the appointment and election.France 24 International | https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260929-morocco-king-appoints-first-woman-prime-minister-el-mansouri-after-parliamentary-vote | published 2026-09-29T16:08:05.000Z | primary sourceFrance 24 International | Reports the appointment, election outcome and El Mansouri’s roles.Event digest | Concise summary consistent with the source text.Retrieved context | Cluster summary repeats the event; supplied background cards concern unrelated stories and are not relevant.
Fact cards
entity brief
Morocco appoints its first woman prime minister: key people and institutions
Key entities: Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, King Mohammed VI, Authenticity and Modernity Party.
faq brief
Morocco appoints its first woman prime minister: key questions
Who appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri? King Mohammed VI, according to the royal palace as reported by France 24. What is El Mansouri’s political background? She is Marrakesh’s mayor, has served as minister of habitat, and belongs to PAM. When will the new government be formed?
source brief
Morocco appoints its first woman prime minister: reporting sources
France 24 International | https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260929-morocco-king-appoints-first-woman-prime-minister-el-mansouri-after-parliamentary-vote | published 2026-09-29T16:09:01.000Z | primary source | France 24 International | Reports the royal appointment, election re
timeline brief
Morocco appoints its first woman prime minister: timeline
23 September 2026: Morocco held a parliamentary election; the royal palace said PAM came out on top. 29 September 2026: King Mohammed VI appointed El Mansouri prime minister and tasked her with forming a government.
Timeline
23 September 2026
Morocco held a parliamentary election; the royal palace said PAM came out on top.
29 September 2026
King Mohammed VI appointed El Mansouri prime minister and tasked her with forming a government.
FAQ
Who appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri?
King Mohammed VI, according to the royal palace as reported by France 24.
What is El Mansouri’s political background?
She is Marrakesh’s mayor, has served as minister of habitat, and belongs to PAM.
When will the new government be formed?
The supplied material does not say.
What task has El Mansouri been given?
She has been tasked with forming a new government.
Did PAM win a parliamentary majority?
The available material gives no seat totals and does not establish a majority.
Has the new government been formed?
The available material does not say.