The XI of the Week : Institutions at work, Ramadan between national solidarity and active diplomacy

This week’s “Walaw” lineup coincides with the holy month of Ramadan, a period conducive to strengthening national cohesion and enhancing international outreach. Domestically, the country continues its recovery momentum following recent natural events, through compensation disbursements, the safe return of residents, and acts of solidarity that reflect the values of compassion and mutual aid associated with this sacred month.

On the external front, Moroccan diplomacy has recorded notable progress in Washington with the third round of negotiations on the Moroccan Sahara, held on February 23 and 24 under joint mediation by the United States and the United Nations.

At the same time, this edition highlights institutions that operate steadily and efficiently, far from the spotlight.

Tactical formation of the Week: 4-3-3

This week’s 4-3-3 formation reflects a phase of strategic vigilance and coordinated efficiency.

A four-player defense consolidates sovereignty and internal stability. A three-player midfield ensures coherence between government action and structural reforms — water, social support, education. Finally, a three-player attack operates both nationally and internationally through sustained diplomacy and high-performing institutions, without theatrics.

Goalkeeper

1 — Abdellatif Hammouchi
Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance

A vigilant guardian, he stands out this week for a decision with strong institutional significance: granting an exceptional promotion to the rank of police lieutenant to the four officers who died in the line of duty during the Sidi Ifni incident, along with administrative and social support for their families.

This gesture strengthens trust in the security institution, alongside the continuation of a nationwide campaign against violations involving two-wheel vehicles.

Defensive Line

2 — Abdelouafi Laftit
Minister of the Interior

A disciplined right-back, he ruled on the regulation of inscriptions permitted on funeral vehicles, a measure intended to respectfully and clearly frame a sensitive aspect of public space.

3 — Mohamed Haramou
General, Commander of the Royal Gendarmerie

A pillar of territorial defense, he continues overseeing rural and remote areas following recent weather disturbances while intensifying efforts against criminal networks.

The seizure of six tons of narcotics in Mansouria, intended for international trafficking, illustrates this mobilization.

4 — Ihssane Lotfi
General, Inspector General of Civil Protection

A responsive left-back, he maintains a high level of readiness in the face of climatic risks and field emergencies.

This week, his teams conducted intensive search operations near a neighborhood and along the banks of an oued in Chefchaouen, mobilizing all available resources in the search for the missing child Sondes.

5 — Amine Tahraoui
Minister of Health and Social Protection

He continues steadily advancing the reform of medical training, a cornerstone of the broader modernization of the national healthcare system.

On February 24 in Rabat, he participated in a strategic meeting chaired by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch to monitor progress on this project, focusing on the rollout of the “Family Medicine” program and the expansion of training capacity.

Midfield

6 — Abdelkader Amara
President of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council

During the 179th General Assembly session (February 26, 2026), he oversaw the unanimous adoption of an advisory opinion dedicated to child protection.

Thorough debate, collective approval, and the election of the 2026 bureau reaffirmed the Council’s role as an independent expertise body supporting sustainable social policies.

8 — Nabila Mounib
Secretary-General of the Unified Socialist Party

She embodies political outreach at the international level. Her past diplomatic initiatives with European partners helped foster a climate of confidence that contributed to evolving foreign positions supporting the autonomy initiative as a credible basis for negotiations.

10 — Hassan Tariq
Mediator of the Kingdom

Author of an “ethical goal” this week, he emphasized during a digital-focused forum in Rabat that digital transformation can enhance transparency, simplify procedures, and improve access to public services.

He also stressed the need for a strict ethical framework for artificial intelligence so that it remains a tool serving citizens.

Forward line

7 — Nasser Bourita
Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates

Leading the diplomatic offensive, he conducted the third round of negotiations in Washington on the Moroccan Sahara.

The discussions, based on the autonomy initiative as a realistic and credible solution, were described as constructive, with the prospect of a framework agreement.

9 — Aziz Akhannouch
Head of Government

He chaired a monitoring meeting on education and preschool reform, assessing progress on the 2022-2026 roadmap and accelerating the rollout of “pioneer institutions.”

He also led the Government Council meeting of February 26, devoted to adopting legislative texts on higher education and academic guidance.

11 — Mohamed El Kettani
Chairman and CEO of Attijariwafa Bank Group

This week’s economic striker: under his leadership, the group posted net income (group share) of 10.6 billion dirhams (+16.2%), consolidated income of 12.4 billion (+14.4%), and net banking income of 34.9 billion (+5.6%).

These performances, driven by growth in loans and deposits, confirm the central role of the banking sector in financing the national economy.

New entrants

• Abdelkader Amara (6): major advisory opinion on child protection
• Nabila Mounib (8): cumulative political contribution to the Moroccan Sahara file
• Mohamed El Kettani (11): remarkable financial performance

Returns

• Amine Tahraoui (5): back after four weeks
• Hassan Tariq (10): notable intervention on digital ethics

Consistency of performance

• Abdellatif Hammouchi
• Mohamed Haramou
• Abdelouafi Laftit
• Ihssane Lotfi
• Nasser Bourita
• Aziz Akhannouch

National institutions continue to move forward during this month of Ramadan, combining internal solidarity, sustained diplomacy, and structural reforms. In a context marked by uncertainty, national cohesion remains the primary lever of stability.

Momentum is underway. The real challenge is consistency — because trust is built over time.

To view last week’s The XI (February 22–28, 2026):https://en.walaw.press/article/GQPFRWXSGLPQ