Aiguebelle marks 158 years in Morocco with manifesto film

Aiguebelle is celebrating 158 years of presence in Morocco with the release of a manifesto film titled “Men Dima ou Mazal,” choosing cinematic storytelling over a traditional advertising slogan. The heritage chocolate brand frames the production as a tribute to Morocco and to the everyday moments of sharing that have anchored its......

UGGC Avocats promotes Rim Tazi to partner in Casablanca

UGGC Avocats has elevated business lawyer Rim Tazi to partner at its Casablanca office, reinforcing the firm’s footprint in Morocco and across African markets. The appointment forms part of the continued expansion of UGGC Africa, the division coordinating the firm’s activities on the continent. Tazi, who joined the firm in 2007......

Moroccan influencer Soukaina Benjelloun released after defamation sentence

Moroccan influencer Soukaina Benjelloun, widely known on social media as “the woman behind the most expensive divorce in Morocco,” has been freed from Oukacha prison in Casablanca after serving a three month sentence for defamation against her former husband. Her release closes a chapter in a case that shifted from family court......

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 than simply protect its citizens; it launched......

Auxiliary Forces member found dead at Farkhana guard post

Authorities are investigating the death of an auxiliary forces member whose body was discovered inside a guard post in Farkhana on Friday, in an incident that has shocked colleagues and local residents. According to sources, the deceased was found by a colleague arriving for duty, with a rope around the neck, confirming the death on site.......

Television: Al Aoula’s numeral choice sparks viewer curiosity

A recent broadcast detail on Al Aoula caught viewers’ attention: the Hijri year appeared on screen using Eastern numerals instead of the number style commonly used in Morocco. This unexpected graphic choice quickly sparked curiosity and discussion among audiences. In Moroccan media, so-called Western numerals are generally the standard......

Four police officers killed in bus crash near Sidi Ifni, 26 injured

Four officers from Morocco’s Direction Générale de la Sûreté Nationale (DGSN) were killed and 26 others injured in a bus accident near Sidi Ifni on Saturday morning, according to an official statement. The bus was transporting 44 members of a mobile public order unit who were traveling to Agadir to provide......

Aïn Sebaâ 1 prison denies medical negligence after inmate death

The administration of Aïn Sebaâ 1 Prison has denied claims of medical negligence following the death of an inmate identified as Z.K., who passed away on February 20, 2026, at Ibn Rochd University Hospital. According to the prison, Z.K. had been admitted to the hospital on February 2 due to chronic kidney failure and cardiovascular......

Morocco launches recruitment for strategic military drone factory in Benslimane

Morocco has initiated recruitment for a strategic military drone factory in Benslimane"], operated by Atlas Défense, a local subsidiary of Turkish defense manufacturer Baykar. The facility will focus on the maintenance and production of combat drones for the Royal Armed Forces of Morocco. This initiative represents a key step......

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 long marked by diplomatic stagnation. Led......

National channels dominate Moroccan audiences on first day of Ramadan

The first day of Ramadan 2026 confirmed the central role of Morocco’s national TV channels in the country’s audiovisual landscape. During prime time, 2M and the SNRT channels together captured 70.4% of the audience share, slightly up from 70% in 2025, reflecting the strong public attachment to national productions during the holy......

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 institutions estimate that roughly......

Moroccan TV channels air 105 ads on first day of Ramadan

Morocco’s national television channels marked the start of Ramadan with an unusually heavy advertising load, broadcasting 105 commercials on the first day alone, highlighting fierce competition among brands during one of the year’s most watched periods. According to exclusive data obtained by Walaw, the advertisements were clustered......

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