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Morocco forecasts growth above 5.3% despite global energy pressures

Fouzi Lekjaa said Morocco’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience despite mounting international instability and rising energy prices, as the government projects economic growth above 5.3% in 2026. Speaking before the House of Councillors in Casablanca, the minister said the first four months......

The Week’s XI: A historic royal momentum strengthening the foundations of defense and stability

Faithful to its weekly appointment, the “Walaw” platform presents its Week’s XI, selecting the key figures who dominated the news and shifted the balance of the game. This edition coincides with a major royal sequence, highlighting the cohesion and continuity of the State. On the domestic......

The XI of the Week: a balance under tension between external pressures and internal progress

True to its editorial line, the Walaw platform offers each week a structured reading of current events, highlighting those who advance the country while alerting when certain signals call for vigilance. The past week perfectly illustrates this duality. On one hand, a new rise in fuel prices —......

Team of the Week: Morocco crowned African champion after 50 years… and the surprises continue

A historic week on every level. In a decision deemed fair, CAF officially awarded Morocco the 2025 AFCON title, following the annulment of the controversial final result and the granting of a 3–0 forfeit victory to the Atlas Lions after their opponent withdrew. This second continental triumph,......

The XI of the Week: Bourita pushes back Iranian escalation… and Ouahbi steps onto the pitch of the Atlas Lions

Faithful to its weekly meeting with readers, the platform Walaw presents its XI of the week, a reading of the news inspired by the world of football and highlighting public officials and personalities who have marked the past few days in various fields. The week was marked by firm diplomacy, reassuring......

The team of the week: flood compensation and social support at the heart of public confidence

The Walaw platform continues its weekly feature highlighting the team of the week, during a period in which rainfall turned into a national test, floods became an opportunity to demonstrate preparedness, and diplomacy served as a mirror reflecting the Morocco of tomorrow. The Moroccan state did more......

AFCON 2025 Final: Morocco at a historic moment before its home crowd

As the kickoff of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final approaches, Morocco is holding its breath. This Sunday evening, at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, the Atlas Lions face Senegal in a prestigious clash that goes far beyond the sporting arena. More than just a match, this final symbolizes......

Morocco admits flaws in social registry algorithm that risk denying aid to poor families

Morocco’s Budget Minister Fouzi Lekjaa has acknowledged serious technical errors in the digital system used to determine eligibility for social assistance, warning that the algorithm may unfairly exclude vulnerable households from receiving government support. Speaking before the House of Representatives,......

Fouzi Lekjaa: Morocco’s success in organizing AFCON 2025 is a victory for all Africa

Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), stated on Wednesday in Salé that Morocco’s successful organization of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be “not only a victory for the Kingdom but a success for the entire African continent.” During......