The remarks of President Emmanuel Macron on Islam, on the caricatures of the Prophet Mohammad, during the tribute paid to the professor Samuel Paty, have led to demonstrations and calls for a boycott of French products in the Muslim world. On RMC on Monday morning, the president of Medef, Geoffroy Roux de Bézieux, called on companies to hold firm and "resist blackmail".
The French government has called for an "end" to calls for boycotts of French products. It also urges the countries concerned to "ensure the safety" of its nationals on their soil.
Anti-French reactions are multiplying in the face of the measures taken by France following the assassination of the geography teacher. In Qatar, it is the largest distribution chain Al Meera that has removed all French products from its stores.
While some are raising awareness for the scrupulous respect of the measures taken by the Moroccan authorities to contain the spread of the coronavirus, others, through publications, are inciting to boycott these provisions. This is the case of these two individuals, aged 38 and 45, arrested this week in Tetouan.
The decision of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to have championship matches played behind closed doors is not to the liking of certain "Ultras" groups. They think this measure is extreme and penalizes football fans, while other gatherings are maintained without any restrictions.
The 2020 edition of the continental indoor football competition also called Futsal is being held from January 28 to February 7 in Laâyoune , Morocco. For having chosen to withdraw from this tournament, Mauritius has just been heavily sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Moroccans remember the boycott campaign launched in April 2018 against three major Moroccan companies, including the Danone subsidiary. A still confidential investigation by a French think tank has just revealed that it was orchestrated by Islamist groups determined to destabilize the Alaouite monarchy.
The comments of Moroccan singer Adil El Miloudi continue to cause waves. Recalling one of the shocking phrases uttered by the artist, the 2m television channel points out that he clearly advocated violence against women.
Israeli dates are being marketed in Morocco during this holy month of Ramadan, despite the boycott call launched by several associations defending the Palestinian cause.
Danone’s sales have fallen by 30% in Morocco, and by 15% in China in the infant nutrition segment.
A crisis that looks set to last a long time. Victim of an unprecedented boycott by Moroccan consumers last year, Danone is still struggling to recover and this is reflected in its profits.