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Morocco gets its first woman-led government

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King Mohammed VI officially appointed the new government on Friday, with Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Prime Minister. Her party, the Authenticity and Modernity Party, won September's elections and formed a coalition with other parties. The new cabinet includes seven women, the same number as the previous government, and will tackle issues like the cost of living and preparing for the 2030 World Cup.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 October 2026 at 11:33

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