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Morocco Names First Female Prime Minister

King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Zahra El Mansouri to lead the country, marking a historic first for Morocco.


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King Mohammed VI of Morocco standing in a formal setting.

By John Doe
Reporting from Morocco
Sept. 30, 2026, 4:55 a.m. - 17 hours ago

Big news is coming out of Morocco today. King Mohammed VI has officially named the country's first female prime minister.

Her name is Fatima Zahra El Mansouri. She is taking on the top job as the head of the government. This is a very big deal because it is the first time a woman has ever held this position in the history of the country.

The announcement follows a recent election in Morocco. By picking a woman for this role, the King is making a major change to how the government is run.

Fatima Zahra El Mansouri is a well-known figure in Moroccan politics. People are watching closely to see what she will do next as she starts her work leading the nation.

Source: AP News


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