Morocco: Who is El Mansouri, the First Woman to Lead the Government, Recognized by Forbes in 2014 – La Nouvelle Tribune

Moroccan King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as head of government on September 29, becoming the first woman to lead Morocco's executive branch. Born in Marrakech in 1976, she is a land and real estate lawyer and served as Minister of Land Use Planning from 2021 to 2026. In 2014, Forbes listed her among Africa's 20 most influential young women and named her a 'Young Global Leader.' She now faces the challenge of forming a coalition to govern, focusing on purchasing power and youth issues.