Politics
Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security, known as the DGSN, marked its 70th anniversary on May 16 as the institution continued a broad modernization strategy focused on crime reduction, digital transformation, police training, and international security cooperation. Created in 1956 after......
Morocco’s Interior Ministry has launched a 30 day exceptional voter registration campaign ahead of the legislative elections scheduled for September 23, as authorities seek to expand participation before a politically sensitive national vote. The registration period began on May 15 and will continue......
Moroccan authorities have officially opened the period for new voter registration requests as part of preparations for the parliamentary elections scheduled for September 23, 2026. According to a statement from the Ministry of the Interior, citizens can submit new registration applications or request......
The Moroccan government has approved a new legal framework aimed at regulating the status of employees working within territorial administrations and local authorities across the country. The draft law, presented during a government council meeting, seeks to modernize the management of human resources......
Morocco has formally expressed its interest in joining the governance structure of TV5MONDE, the world's leading French-language audiovisual network, marking the first time an African country has entered this accession process. The move follows a letter sent on April 21, 2026, by Morocco's Minister......
Morocco and Ecuador moved to strengthen their diplomatic and economic cooperation during high-level talks held in Rabat between Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and Ecuadorian minister Luis Alberto Jaramillo, who oversees production, foreign trade, investments and fisheries. The meeting reflected......
Morocco officially assumed the presidency of the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on Monday for a one year mandate under the African Group, reinforcing the country’s growing diplomatic role in multilateral security institutions. The position will be......
The Moroccan government has highlighted a record level of responsiveness to parliamentary oversight, emphasizing progress in its engagement with legislative work since the beginning of the current mandate. Mustapha Baitas stated that the executive has answered more than 25,000 written questions submitted......
The Chamber of Representatives of Morocco approved a new organic law aimed at strengthening regional governance and accelerating the implementation of advanced regionalization across the country. The reform, adopted by a majority vote, modifies and complements the existing legal framework governing......
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......
Morocco reaffirmed its commitment to African cooperation and sustainable development as Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch arrived in Nairobi to represent HM king Mohammed VI at the “Africa Forward” Summit and the 4th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Congo Basin Climate Commission......
Japan has expressed strong support for the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco regarding the Sahara region, describing it as a realistic and practical solution under Moroccan sovereignty. The position was confirmed during recent diplomatic discussions marking the 70th anniversary of relations between the......
France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced that his country will resume expulsions of Algerian nationals in an irregular situation, signaling a tentative thaw in a relationship that has been frozen by months of diplomatic tension. The announcement came as President Emmanuel Macron is reported......
