Politics · Rabat · Morocco · October 16, 2026

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri's government takes office in Morocco

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 15, 8:00 PM ET

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, named prime minister by King Mohammed VI on 29 September, took office as her four-party coalition government was formally appointed.

Why it matters

Morocco gains a new government led by a woman prime minister, shaping policy in a key North African economy.

Background

In Morocco's constitutional monarchy, the king appoints the prime minister from the party that wins most seats in parliamentary elections. El Mansouri is a senior figure in the National Rally of Independents.

Sources

• Morocco World News ↗October 16, 2026

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