Nizar Baraka

Nizar Baraka

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Nizar Baraka is a prominent Moroccan politician and member of the Istiqlal Party. He has served in various ministerial roles, including as the Minister of Equipment and Water. Recently, he has been in the news for raising alarms about the ongoing water scarcity in Morocco, exacerbated by persistent drought conditions and rising temperatures. Baraka emphasized the urgent need for improved water management strategies, including the construction of new dams and the implementation of innovative solutions like solar-powered desalination plants. His advocacy for sustainable water practices highlights his commitment to addressing the critical challenges posed by climate change and ensuring water security for future generations.

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He is the Minister of Equipment and Water who supports the establishment of a Euro-Mediterranean hub for artificial intelligence.

À Marrakech, les Parlements du Sud tracent le cap vers l'intégration économique euro-méditerranéenne et du Golfe
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-06-21
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Nizar Baraka is the secretary general of the Istiqlal party and is portrayed as a statesman capable of leading transformations in Morocco.

Élections 2026 : L'Istiqlal dévoile ses cinq engagements
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-06-19
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Nizar Baraka is the secretary general of the Istiqlal party and has been actively involved in addressing the concerns of Moroccan youth.

Elections 2026 : la stratégie de l'Istiqlal
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-02-27
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Nizar Baraka is involved in the management of water resources and the response to recent flooding in Morocco.

Nizar Baraka : la gestion de l’eau ne peut plus se limiter à la lutte contre la rareté
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-02-23
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Minister Nizar Baraka recently indicated that the average filling rate of reservoirs currently stands at 69%.

Comment le Maroc doit se préparer aux extrêmes climatiques (Expert)
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-02-19
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Nizar Baraka is the Minister of Equipment and Water in Morocco who discussed the country's water management strategies in response to recent flooding.

Autoroutes de l’eau, inondations, dessalement… Nizar Baraka fait le point
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-02-17
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Nizar Baraka is mentioned as the first to point out the issues of greed and speculation regarding public support for sheep imports.

Hassan Abdelkhaleq assume la posture offensive du Parti de l’Istiqlal
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-02-15
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Hassan Abdelkhaleq
Hassan Abdelkhaleq

Nizar Baraka indicated that the country has received more than 12 billion cubic meters of water since September 1, 2025.

Le Maroc sécurise jusqu’à 3 ans d’eau potable (Baraka)
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-02-12
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Nizar Baraka is the Minister of Equipment and Water in Morocco.

Akhannouch reçoit une délégation parlementaire française
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-01-29
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M. Nizar Baraka was present at the meeting as the Minister of Equipment and Water.

S.M. le Roi donne ses Hautes Instructions pour garantir un démarrage réussi du complexe Nador West Med
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-01-28
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Nizar Baraka is the Minister of Equipment and Water in Morocco who emphasized the importance of public procurement in economic sovereignty.

Marchés publics : une progression considérable mais aussi des litiges en forte hausse
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-01-19
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Mohamed Abdennabaoui
Mohamed Abdennabaoui

Nizar Baraka is the Moroccan minister who indicated that the country has moved out of seven years of drought.

Nizar Baraka : Le Maroc sort de sept années de sécheresse
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-01-12
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Nizar Baraka is involved in the acceleration of flood protection projects in Morocco.

Nizar Baraka affirme l'accélération des projets de protection contre les inondations au Maroc
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2025-12-23
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Nizar Baraka is the Minister of Equipment and Water in Morocco.

Numérique, eau et énergie, trois leviers pour transformer les provinces du Sud
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2025-11-16
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Nizar Baraka's visit illustrates the ministry's determination to modernize infrastructure in the Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra region.

Laâyoune : le taux d’avancement du chantier du viaduc sur l’oued Sakia El Hamra atteint 30%
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2025-11-04
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Nizar Baraka is the Minister of Equipment and Water in Morocco.

Averses orageuses avec rafales de vent jeudi à Figuig et Boulemane
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2025-10-15
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Nizar Baraka, the Minister of Equipment and Water, presented an alarming assessment of the situation of water reservoirs.

Pénurie d'eau : Nizar Baraka dresse un bilan alarmant de la situation des barrages
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2025-10-15
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Nizar Baraka is a minister who appeared to distance himself from the government's responsibilities during a crisis.

Communication de crise : ce que révèlent les sorties médiatiques du gouvernement
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2025-10-06
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Nizar Baraka, representing the Istiqlal party, has publicly criticized the government's fiscal measures regarding meat prices.

Réformes sociales, santé, eau : Aziz Akhannouch fait le point à un an des Législatives
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2025-09-11
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Aziz Akhannouch
Aziz Akhannouch

Nizar Baraka is the Moroccan Minister of Infrastructure and Water who has expressed concern over the Popular Party's lack of clarity on the Sahara issue.

Marruecos observa con recelo la ambigüedad del PP sobre el contencioso del Sáhara | Internacional
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-07-20
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Nizar Baraka is the Moroccan Minister of Infrastructure and Water and the Secretary General of the Istiqlal Party, expressing concern over the PP's stance on the Sahara issue.

Nacionalistas marroquíes elevan la tensión sobre Ceuta y Melilla en medio del estallido en Murcia | España
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-07-15
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Nizar Baraka emphasized the need for a comprehensive upgrade of the ecosystem to effectively contribute to the national ambition of technological sovereignty.

Comment le futur «pôle technologique national» va conforter la souveraineté du Maroc
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2025-07-13
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Nizar Baraka is the Minister of Equipment and Water who took part in the meeting.

Eau potable et irrigation : Le gouvernement fait le point sur les chantiers en cours
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2025-07-10
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Nizar Baraka was present at the inauguration of the Morocco Gaming Expo.

Huawei Cloud Gaming Startup : cinq entreprises marocaines accompagnées par Huawei
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2025-07-04
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Nizar Baraka is the Minister of Equipment and Water who presented the annual climate report.

Sécheresse, canicule et inondations : ce que révèle le Rapport annuel sur l’état du climat au Maroc
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2025-06-22
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Mohamed Dkhissi
Mohamed Dkhissi

Nizar Baraka confirmed that 187 structural projects have been completed across several regions of the country as part of a national adaptation strategy.

Collecte des eaux pluviales : 187 projets déjà réalisés, jusqu’à 30 % d’économie d’eau dans certaines régions
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2025-06-05
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Nizar Baraka, the Minister of Equipment and Water, emphasizes the importance of Morocco's positioning as a key maritime hub.

Le Maroc accueille le Salon International des Ports et de leur Écosystème – Siports en février 2026
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2025-05-26
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Mohcine Berrada
Mohcine Berrada

Nizar Baraka, the secretary general of the Istiqlal party, emphasizes the need to moralize political life in Morocco.

Femmes, familles, genre, inclusion... La vision sociale de Naïma Ben Yahya
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2025-05-05
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