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King Mohammed VI appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s Prime Minister-designate, making her the country’s first female head of government. Her PAM party wins the most seats in the September 23 election but falls short of a majority, requiring coalition negotiations. A lawyer and veteran politician, El Mansouri previously served as Marrakesh’s first female mayor and as housing and urban development minister. Her government faces major tasks, including World Cup infrastructure, inflation, youth unemployment, public services, and border-related pressures.
Tuesday, 29 September, 2026