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Morocco's King Mohammed VI appoints Fatima Mansouri as the country's first female prime minister

Mansouri is only the second woman in the Arab world to hold the office of prime minister. Her established political career has seen her serve as mayor of Marrakesh and member of parliament previously.

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Morocco names first female prime minister after historic election victory

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Morocco has named its first-ever female prime minister, and only the second woman to hold the position in the Arab world, following an election.

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Sky Published 29 September 2026

Morocco names first female prime minister after historic election victory

Morocco has named its first-ever female prime minister, and only the second woman to hold the position in the Arab world, following an election.

Euronews Published 30 September 2026

Morocco's King Mohammed VI appoints Fatima Mansouri as the country's first female prime minister

NYT Published 29 September 2026

Morocco’s King Names a Female Prime Minister, in a Historic First

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, a lawyer and politician from the centrist Authenticity and Modernity Party, is only the second woman to lead the government of a North African country.

BBC Published 29 September 2026

First female prime minister named in Morocco after winning elections

Her appointment by the king makes her only the second woman to lead a government in the Arab world.

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