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Climate change drives deadlier Mediterranean winter storms

Human driven climate change has sharply increased the lethality and intensity of winter storms across the western Mediterranean, with recent tempests now about one third more deadly than they would have been in a pre industrial climate, according to an international team of scientists. Their assessment links a devastating sequence of storms......

Nezha Hayat: The architect of Morocco's investment future

From the trading floors of Madrid to the pinnacle of Moroccan sovereign finance, Nezha Hayat’s four decade career has reshaped the Kingdom’s approach to investment, capital markets, and economic growth. Her journey, marked by groundbreaking achievements, culminated in her appointment as Director General of the Mohammed VI Investment......

Spanish police arrest fugitive wanted by Morocco

Spanish authorities have arrested a fugitive sought by Morocco on charges related to human trafficking, marking a new development in cross-border security cooperation between the two countries. In a statement released on Monday, the Policia Nacional confirmed the detention of a suspect who was the subject of an international extradition request......

Morocco named guest of honor at Summit Digital 2026 in Madrid

Morocco has been selected as the guest of honor at the upcoming Summit Digital 2026, scheduled to open on February 25 in Madrid, Spain. The announcement was made by the organizers of the international event, which focuses on the intersection of justice systems and digital technologies. The designation highlights Morocco’s growing role......

Tickets for Morocco–Ecuador friendly in Madrid now available online

The organizing committee has announced that tickets for the international friendly between Morocco national football team and Ecuador national football team are now officially on sale through an online-only system. The match is scheduled to take place on March 27 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid,......

Sabri Al-Hou to "Walaw": Madrid meeting gives strong momentum to resolve Moroccan Sahara dispute

Sabri Al-Hou, a lawyer and expert in international law, migration, and the Moroccan Sahara issue, described the recent Madrid meeting at the U.S. embassy as a “major push toward resolving the Sahara dispute.” Speaking to the Walaw news platform, Al-Hou explained that, given the nature of the participants, the meeting falls under......

Royal Air Maroc expands Northern Morocco connectivity with Europe

Royal Air Maroc is strengthening its network in Northern Morocco by launching new direct flights connecting the region to key European destinations. Following the opening of routes from Tétouan to Barcelona, Malaga, and Madrid, the national airline will now operate regular flights from Tangier to Malaga, Madrid, and Barcelona. In addition,......

US backs renewed UN-led efforts on Sahara after Madrid talks

The United States has renewed its backing for a negotiated and lasting settlement to the Sahara conflict following diplomatic talks held in Madrid with regional and international participants. A senior US official said Washington remains committed to a solution described as fair, durable, and acceptable to all parties, with the objective of......

EXCLUSIVE Mohamed Chiker to Walaw: “The Sahara file is entering a phase of concrete implementation”

The meeting recently held in Madrid under U.S. sponsorship, dedicated to the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2797 on the Moroccan Sahara, has reignited speculation about the future of the political process. To analyze the stakes of this diplomatic sequence, Walaw spoke with Mohamed Chiker, PhD and researcher in political science. —......

Barcelona withdraws from European Super League project

Barcelona has formally ended its involvement in the European Super League, leaving Real Madrid as the only major founding club still backing the controversial breakaway competition. The Catalan club said it had officially informed the organizing company and the remaining participants of its decision to withdraw. The move marks a clear departure......

Morocco secures diplomatic win as Madrid talks end with single-document agreement

The Madrid meeting on Morocco’s autonomy proposal for its southern provinces, held under U.S. sponsorship, concluded moments ago without a joint press conference — an expected outcome given the sensitivity of the discussions and the political divergences among the parties. According to confirmed leaks from diplomatic sources closely......

Team of the week: leadership transition and the Sahara file on the fast track

Before delving into the details of this week’s selection and the roles of its main actors, it is important to highlight an exceptional national moment. Morocco has experienced, over the past few days, a state of maximum alert due to floods and severe climatic disturbances. In this context, state institutions operated as a single, unified......

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