Morocco: Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri launches consultations to form the government

The day after her historic appointment by King Mohammed VI on September 29, 2026, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri officially launched the process to form the next Moroccan government. The president of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), the party that came out on top in the legislative elections, must contend with a particularly fragmented parliamentary landscape. According to RFI, the new leader has expressed her desire to establish a constructive dialogue with all of the country's political forces.

To succeed in her mission, the 50-year-old mayor of Marrakech and lawyer is banking on a strategy of maximum openness. The PAM political bureau quickly validated this direction by affirming its willingness to engage in dialogue with all sensibilities, including opposition parties. It is within this framework that Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri contacted the secretary-general of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), the Islamist group that constitutes the fourth-largest force in the House of Representatives with 54 deputies.

Official consultations are accelerating in Rabat, at the PAM headquarters, this Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Major meetings are scheduled with delegations from the National Rally of Independents (RNI) and the Istiqlal party. These direct exchanges aim to lay the foundations for a solid and stable coalition capable of meeting the economic and social expectations of Moroccan citizens in a fragmented parliament.

This appointment has sparked a wave of positive reactions within the Kingdom and beyond. Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri herself expressed her deep pride for all the women of the nation. The national press describes this event as a major breakthrough, emphasizing that the accession of a woman to the head of the executive branch places Morocco at the forefront of inclusive governance across the African continent.

Our perspective

The accession of Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri to the head of the Moroccan government is a strong signal for Africa and its diaspora. It demonstrates that the representation of women at the summit of the state is no longer an option but a reality in motion. This inclusive governance strengthens the sovereignty and modernization of our African democratic institutions.