Nadia Fettah Alaoui: Morocco's steady hand at the finance helm

Nadia Fettah Alaoui has emerged as a pivotal figure in Morocco's economic leadership. Born in 1971 in Rabat, she built a career blending business acumen with public service. Her journey from Casablanca's business circles to the finance ministry showcases a quiet determination that resonates widely. From......

Morocco scores zero in Global Terrorism Index, ranking among world's safest nations

Morocco has again been placed among the countries least exposed to terrorist threats. The Global Terrorism Index 2026, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, awarded Morocco a score of zero, indicating no recorded attacks on its soil during the reference period. The ranking places Morocco......

Moroccan expert Khalid Tinasti joins UN panel to reshape global drug policy

The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs elected the members of an independent expert panel established under resolution 68/6 during its 69th session in Vienna. Among the 19 appointees is Moroccan expert Khalid Tinasti, 40, who will contribute to what represents the most significant review of......

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,......

HM King Mohammed VI to lead religious vigil for Laylat Al-Qadr in Rabat

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Amir Al-Mouminine, will preside over a religious vigil on Monday at the Royal Palace in Rabat in commemoration of the blessed Laylat Al-Qadr, according to a statement from the Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol, and Chancellery. The vigil, marking the 26th night......

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......

Legislative elections scheduled for September 23 in Morocco

Morocco is set to hold its next legislative elections on September 23, 2026, according to a government announcement on March 5. The declaration was made by Mustapha Baitas, the Minister in charge of Relations with Parliament and Civil Society, who serves as the government spokesperson. Speaking at a......

Anouar Sabri: “Aziz Akhannouch’s departure is an organized transition”

The departure of Aziz Akhannouch from the presidency of the Rassemblement National des Indépendants (RNI) continues to fuel analysis of Morocco’s political landscape. While the Prime Minister remains at the helm of the executive, this internal change within the ruling party has sparked a......

Morocco-Iran relations: a history of diplomatic fluctuations

Morocco and Iran have experienced a turbulent diplomatic history marked by periods of engagement and estrangement. In March 1999, Morocco hosted a visit by former Iranian Parliament Deputy Hassan Rouhani, followed in November by then-Speaker of Parliament Ali Akbar Nategh-Nuri. The thaw in relations......

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 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......

Sahara: New U.S. diplomatic offensive to restart dialogue

The Sahara issue is witnessing a notable acceleration on the international stage with the organization, in Washington, of a new series of talks scheduled for February 23–24. This American initiative, the third meeting within a month, demonstrates a clear intention to revive a political process......

FIFA pledge for Gaza stadium sparks debate over postwar priorities

FIFA has promised to spend $50 million on a new national soccer stadium in the Gaza Strip, unveiling the plan at the first meeting of President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Washington as part of a broader reconstruction drive for the war‑devastated territory. The commitment comes as international......

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