Morocco Appoints First Woman Prime Minister
Morocco's king named Fatima Zahra Mansouri as prime minister. She is the first woman to hold this job in Morocco.
The king also asked her to form a new government. Until now Mansouri was mayor of Marrakech, Morocco.
She is a lawyer and politician. She belongs to the centrist Authenticity and Modernity Party.
That party won the most seats in Morocco's September 23 election. Morocco's king picks the prime minister from the winning party.
Mansouri is the second woman to lead a North African government. She will need to build a coalition to govern.
Coverage also mentioned challenges like inflation, wages and jobs. Morocco is also building investment for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Klear Note — Forming a government means choosing ministers and setting up the country's cabinet.
Key Terms 3
- Authenticity and Modernity Party A centrist political party in Morocco.
- coalition A group of parties working together to govern.
- Marrakech A major city in Morocco.