Morocco’s not-so-new government faces new challenges
Summary
King Mohammed VI of Morocco appointed Prime Minister Fatima Zohra Al Mansouri, the first woman to lead the Moroccan government. Her party, the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), which is closely connected to the king, won the most seats in recent elections and leads a coalition that continues the current political direction.Key Facts
- Fatima Zohra Al Mansouri is Morocco’s first female prime minister.
- PAM, the party she leads, was founded in 2008 to counter political Islam and is closely linked to the monarchy.
- PAM won the most parliamentary seats in September elections but needed coalition partners to form a majority.
- Voter turnout was low, with 62% of eligible voters not participating.
- There were suspicions of election irregularities, but no clear proof due to lack of official data.
- Influential individuals joined parties shortly before elections to boost votes, such as a popular football federation president joining PAM.
- The new government kept many previous ministers and ministries controlled directly by the king.
- The government aims to tackle social issues and economic challenges like the rising cost of living, but faces global economic pressures such as higher energy prices.
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