Politics
Al-Mansouri opens Moroccan coalition talks as first woman tasked with forming government
October 1, 2026 at 11:57 AM · Updated 15d ago
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King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Zahra Al-Mansouri to form Morocco's next government after her party's election win, and she has started consultations with prospective partners.
- Al-Mansouri launched the first round of coalition consultations Wednesday, meeting leaders of five parties at her party headquarters.
- The monarch appointed her under Article 47 of the constitution after the Authenticity and Modernity Party won 97 seats in the September 23 legislative elections.
- Istiqlal's Nizar Baraka said his party will decide on participation at its national council Saturday but will support the new government either way.
- RNI leader Mohammed Choukri said his party would contribute to the next phase in the country's "supreme interest."
- Authenticity and Modernity Party parliament member Arabi al-Maharchi said the appointment highlights the status of women in Morocco.



