Morocco: Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, first woman to lead the government

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, a 50-year-old lawyer from the Authenticité et Modernité (PAM) party, has been appointed to lead the Moroccan government, becoming the first woman in the country's history to hold this position. Her appointment follows PAM's electoral victory and comes amid high social expectations, especially among youth facing unemployment, high living costs, and access to health and education. She has pledged to 'restore hope' to Moroccan youth by offering concrete solutions to these issues.