First female prime minister named in Morocco after winning elections
In the past, the appointment was largely a formality, as most Moroccan parties were led by a single secretary general, making it clear who would be nominated to head the government.
At a victory press conference, prior to her announcement as prime minister, El Mansouri was asked whether the state would need to make changes to accommodate her in Muslim religious ceremonies attended by the king, including Friday and Eid prayers, where men and women pray in separate sections.
It is not clear which party it will work with as it has fallen out with the National Rally of Independents (RNI), which led the outgoing government in which Pam was a junior partner.
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