Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri becomes the first woman to hold the prime minister position in Morocco.
She leads the Authenticity and Modernity Party, which won 97 seats in parliament.
The king, who holds major powers, asked her to create a new government.
The new government will continue work on the 2030 World Cup and address youth concerns.
Her rise highlights increasing opportunities for women in leadership.
In Morocco’s constitutional monarchy, the king selects the head of government from the party that wins the most seats in the House of Representatives.
El Mansouri will lead coalition talks, form a cabinet, and oversee projects such as the $20 billion preparation for the 2030 World Cup.
Her appointment marks a significant step forward for gender equality in Moroccan politics.
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