Morocco appoints its first female prime minister
Following an election, Morocco has named Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as its first-ever female prime minister. She becomes only the second woman to hold the post in the Arab world.
Morocco has appointed its first female prime minister following a recent election victory.
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri now holds a historic distinction not only for Morocco but for the wider Arab world, becoming just the second woman ever to serve as prime minister in an Arab country.
Her appointment marks a notable milestone for women's representation in top political leadership across the region, an area where such roles have traditionally been held by men.
Further details on the composition of the incoming government and the new prime minister's plans have not yet been made public.
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