Charafat Afilal, born in Tetouan in 1972, has re-emerged in Moroccan politics, taking on the portfolio of Energy and Mines and Sustainable Development. This appointment follows her previous experience managing the water sector, succeeding Leila Benali of the Authenticity and Modernity Party. Afilal’s career path combines engineering training with parliamentary work, governmental responsibility, and party involvement. The appointment was made by King Mohammed VI. This transition signals a shift in focus for Afilal, moving from “closing the chapter on water” to opening a “book on energy and minerals.” Hespress, a Moroccan online newspaper, initially reported the news.