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Abdelilah Benkirane
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عبد الإله بنكيران
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Benkirane in 2014
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| Prime Minister of Morocco | |
| In office 29 November 2011 – 17 March 2017 |
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| Monarch | Mohammed VI |
| Preceded by | Abbas El Fassi |
| Succeeded by | Saadeddine Othmani |
| Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office 20 July 2008 – 29 November 2011 |
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| Prime Minister | Abbas El Fassi |
| Preceded by | Saadeddine Othmani |
| Succeeded by | Salaheddine Mezouar |
| Leader of the Justice and Development Party | |
| Assumed office 30 October 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Saadeddine Othmani |
| In office 20 July 2008 – 10 December 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Saadeddine Othmani |
| Succeeded by | Saadeddine Othmani |
| Member of Parliament for Salé-Médina |
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| In office 14 November 1997 – 12 April 2017 |
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| Succeeded by | Aziz Benbrahim |
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| Born | 1954 Rabat, Morocco |
| Political party | Justice and Development Party |
| Spouse | Nabila Benkirane |
| Alma mater | Mohammed V University |
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Abdelilah Benkirane (Arabic: عبد الإله بنكيران, born in 1954) is a Moroccan politician. He served as the 15th Prime Minister of Morocco from November 2011 to March 2017. As Prime Minister, he was the head of the government in Morocco.
His political party, the Justice and Development Party, won the most seats in the 2011 election. After this win, his party formed a government with other parties.
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Becoming a Leader: Abdelilah Benkirane's Political Journey
During the 1970s, Benkirane was involved in politics as a young activist. He has been a representative for Salé in the Moroccan parliament since 1997.
In July 2008, he was chosen to lead the Justice and Development Party. He took over this role from Saadeddine Othmani. Benkirane believes in a democratic approach to politics, guided by Islamic principles. He has stated that his goal in government was not to control people's personal choices.
Leading Morocco: Prime Minister Benkirane's Time in Office
Abdelilah Benkirane became the Prime Minister of Morocco on November 29, 2011. His government worked to improve Morocco's economy. They aimed for steady economic growth and wanted to lower the number of people without jobs.
His government also focused on strengthening Morocco's relationships with other countries. They worked closely with the European Union, which is a major trading partner. They also increased Morocco's involvement with the Gulf Co-operation Council.
In October 2016, Benkirane was chosen again as Prime Minister after his party won the parliamentary elections. However, he faced challenges in forming a new government. After several months of discussions, King Mohammed VI decided to replace him.
On March 17, 2017, King Mohammed VI chose Saadeddine Othmani to become the new Prime Minister.
After Being Prime Minister: Benkirane's Later Roles
On April 12, 2017, Abdelilah Benkirane stepped down from his position in the Moroccan Parliament. He later became the leader of the Justice and Development Party again. This happened on October 30, 2021, after the previous leader resigned.
About Abdelilah Benkirane's Life
Abdelilah Benkirane was born in Rabat, Morocco. His family originally came from Fes. His father was interested in Islamic studies.
Benkirane enjoys playing chess and listening to music. He is married and has six children. His father, who passed away at 90, was a big role model for him.
See Also
In Spanish: Abdelilah Benkirán para niños
- Justice and Development Party
