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King Mohammed VI Appoints Fatima-Zahra Mansouri as Morocco's New Head of Government

Morocco enters a new political chapter as King Mohammed VI designates Fatima-Zahra Mansouri, Secretary General of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), as the nation's new Head of Government. Following PAM's victory in the September 23 legislative elections with 97 parliamentary seats, Mansouri becomes the first woman to lead Morocco's government, succeeding Aziz Akhannouch who held the position since 2021.

September 29th, 2026
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By boursenews.ma

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In a historic political development, King Mohammed VI received Fatima-Zahra Mansouri on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, formally appointing her as Morocco's Head of Government and tasking her with forming a new executive cabinet following the legislative elections held on September 23.

Constitutional Appointment Following Electoral Victory

The royal appointment aligns with constitutional provisions and reflects the outcome of the recent legislative vote, where the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), led by Mansouri, secured a commanding 97 seats in the House of Representatives according to final results announced by the Ministry of Interior.

This transition marks the end of Aziz Akhannouch's tenure as Head of Government, a position he assumed in September 2021 after the National Rally of Independents (RNI) won the previous legislative elections.

Coalition Building Phase Begins

Mansouri now faces the critical task of engaging in consultations with various political formations to establish a parliamentary majority and assemble the incoming government. The appointment initiates a period of political negotiations that will precede the presentation of the new government team and its official assumption of duties.

Distinguished Political Career

A lawyer by training, Fatima-Zahra Mansouri stands as one of PAM's most prominent figures. Her political journey includes:

  • First election as Mayor of Marrakech in 2009, serving until 2015
  • Return to lead the Marrakech Municipal Council in 2021
  • Appointment as Minister of National Territorial Planning, Urban Development, Housing, and City Policy in 2021
  • Multiple terms in the House of Representatives

Her extensive experience in both local governance and national ministerial positions positions her uniquely for the challenges ahead as she prepares to lead Morocco's executive branch.

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