- A significant shift occurred in Moroccan politics on September 29, 2026, when King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country's new Prime Minister.
- With this appointment, El Mansouri became the first woman in Morocco's history to hold the office of Prime Minister. She is also the second female leader in the Arab world to attain this position.
- El Mansouri's appointment followed the parliamentary elections held on September 23, 2026. In the election, the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) secured 97 seats in the 395-member House of Representatives.
- However, as a majority of 198 seats is required to form a government, it was not possible for any single party to govern alone.
- Amidst this political landscape, the process of forming a government through a coalition moved forward, and ultimately, King Mohammed VI entrusted El Mansouri with the responsibility of the premiership.
- Her appointment is being viewed as a significant development regarding the increasing participation of women in Moroccan politics.
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