Morocco's king has appointed Fatima Zahra El Mansouri as the country's first woman prime minister, multiple outlets reported. She will lead efforts to form a new government, according to Arab News.
The appointment follows a parliamentary election held on Sept 23, according to Reuters and The Straits Times, which report that El Mansouri's party won the vote.
El Mansouri currently serves as mayor of Marrakesh, according to France 24.
Arab News reported that she will be tasked with tackling economic challenges, including inflation and job creation, though this detail was not confirmed by other outlets.
How each side covered it
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- Multiple outlets, including BBC News, BBC Sport, and Reuters, confirmed El Mansouri as Morocco's first female prime minister.
- Reuters and The Straits Times tied the appointment to her party's win in the Sept 23 parliamentary election.
- France 24 identified her as the mayor of Marrakesh.
- Arab News reported she will lead government formation and address inflation and job creation.
“Fatima Zahra El Mansouri named as Morocco's first female prime minister” — BBC News
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“Morocco appoints first female prime minister” — The Jerusalem Post
Questions readers ask
Who is Morocco's new prime minister?
Fatima Zahra El Mansouri, who has served as mayor of Marrakesh according to France 24, has been named Morocco's first female prime minister by the country's king.
Why was El Mansouri appointed prime minister?
Her appointment follows a parliamentary election held on Sept 23, which Reuters and The Straits Times reported her party won.
What challenges will Morocco's new prime minister face?
According to Arab News, El Mansouri will lead efforts to form a new government and tackle economic challenges including inflation and job creation.
Is this the first time Morocco has had a female prime minister?
Yes, multiple outlets including BBC News, BBC Sport, and Reuters reported that El Mansouri is Morocco's first woman prime minister.
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- Al Jazeera EnglishLeft-leaning‘Truly historic’: Morocco’s king appoints first woman prime minister
- Arab NewsCenterMorocco’s king appoints the country’s first woman prime minister
- BBC NewsCenterFatima Zahra El Mansouri named as Morocco's first female prime minister
- BBC SportCenterFatima Zahra El Mansouri named as Morocco's first female prime minister
- France 24CenterMorocco's king appoints Marrakesh mayor El Mansouri as first woman prime minister
- ReutersCenterMorocco's king appoints first woman PM following Sept 23 election
- The Straits TimesCenterMorocco's king appoints first woman prime minister following election
- The Jerusalem PostRight-leaningMorocco appoints first female prime minister