Morocco's first female Prime Minister: King Mohammed VI. appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri

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Morocco takes a historic step: King Mohammed VI. has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, the first woman to lead the Moroccan government. Anyone watching how a kingdom that has filled this post with men for decades is opening up is now looking to Rabat. According to Der Spiegel, the new Prime Minister is an experienced politician.

Who is Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri?

an experienced politician

With this description, Mohammed VI. is reportedly appointing someone with political experience to lead the government in the country's highest governmental office. Further biographical details – such as party affiliation, age, or previous positions – are not provided in the report.

How does the decision fit the King's political course?

Mohammed VI. continues to pursue his own politics. The Moroccan monarch maintains excellent relations with Israel and has now also appointed the first woman as Prime Minister.

According to Der Spiegel, the personnel decision thus fits into the King's independent foreign and domestic policy course – with a woman at the head of government and, at the same time, close ties with Israel.

Why is the appointment noteworthy?

According to the report, a man has always held the post of Prime Minister in Morocco. With Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, a woman now stands at the head of the country's government for the first time – a first in the political history of the kingdom.