Nizar Baraka

Nizar Baraka

politician Morocco

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
294,958
Power
2,519$
Sentiment
6.18
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Morocco 3 7.67 0.58% +10% 36,910,558 236,514 $120,000 769$
Spain 2 5.00 0.12% +0% 46,754,778 58,443 $1,400,000 1,750$
Totals 5 83,665,336 294,957 $1,520,000 2,519$
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Recent Mentions

Spain Spain: 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. 5

El País: Nacionalistas marroquíes elevan la tensión sobre Ceuta y Melilla en medio del estallido en Murcia | España

Morocco Morocco: Nizar Baraka emphasized the need for a comprehensive upgrade of the ecosystem to effectively contribute to the national ambition of technological sovereignty. 8

Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper: Comment le futur «pôle technologique national» va conforter la souveraineté du Maroc

Morocco Morocco: Nizar Baraka confirmed that 187 structural projects have been completed across several regions of the country as part of a national adaptation strategy. 9

Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper: Collecte des eaux pluviales : 187 projets déjà réalisés, jusqu’à 30 % d’économie d’eau dans certaines régions

Morocco Morocco: Nizar Baraka, the Minister of Equipment and Water, emphasizes the importance of Morocco's positioning as a key maritime hub. 9

Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper: Le Maroc accueille le Salon International des Ports et de leur Écosystème – Siports en février 2026

Morocco Morocco: Nizar Baraka, the secretary general of the Istiqlal party, emphasizes the need to moralize political life in Morocco. 7

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