Keywords: Nizar Baraka


The XI of the Week: Morocco mobilized on diplomatic, security and strategic fronts

As every Monday, the Walaw platform continues its weekly feature with “The XI of the Week.” This new edition coincides with a week marked by intense diplomatic, military, cultural and sporting activity, illustrating Morocco’s active presence both internationally and domestically. Between......

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: historic recognition from the Gulf and promising agricultural prospects after Eid

This week’s “Walaw” XI comes at a particularly significant moment for Morocco, where diplomacy, economic developments, and social initiatives intersect during a pivotal period for public policy. On the international stage, the clear stance taken by His Majesty King Mohammed VI in response......

Team of the week: return of flood victims and major diplomatic breakthrough in Madrid

As it does every week, the platform Walaw unveils its selection of personalities who made headlines across various sectors. Morocco has just gone through a decisive week marked by two parallel dynamics. On the domestic front, the country has moved from the emergency relief phase to structured recovery......

Morocco unveils transformative deepwater ports to boost trade and energy goals

Morocco is set to revolutionize its trade and energy sectors with the inauguration of two major deepwater ports, Nador West Med and Dakhla Atlantique, as part of its ambitious infrastructure expansion program. These projects solidify Morocco’s role as a strategic gateway connecting Africa with......

Morocco's ports manage 95% of foreign trade as global ranking improves

Morocco’s 14 international ports handle the vast majority of the country’s foreign trade, accounting for 95% of overall exchanges, according to Minister of Equipment and Water Nizar Baraka. Speaking during a parliamentary session at the House of Councillors, Baraka highlighted the strong......

Morocco prioritizes sustainable mobility in its development vision

Morocco, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, has made sustainable mobility a cornerstone of its national development strategy, according to Nizar Baraka, Minister of Equipment and Water. Speaking at the international seminar “Accessibility and Mobility in Urban and Peri-Urban......

Morocco ramps up scientific planning to mitigate flood risks

Morocco faces growing challenges from floods, intensified by climate change and mounting pressures on natural resources. Nizar Baraka, the Minister of Equipment and Water, emphasized the urgent need for proactive planning and preventive strategies to protect both residents and property. Speaking via......