Morocco
Controversy Erupts Over Moroccan Dialect Wikipedia Contest
The Facebook page Wikimedia Maroc has launched a competition advocating the use of the Moroccan dialect (darija) instead of literary Arabic, which has sparked lively controversy.
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Morocco
Moroccan Journalist Faces Trial for Facebook Post Criticizing Ruling Party
Accused of "publishing false news using electronic means that infringe on privacy" for a Facebook post in which she criticized the organization of a local election by the National Rally of Independents (RNI), a party led by the head of government, Aziz Akhannouch, journalist Hanane Bakour faces up to three years in prison.
Morocco
Viral Video Falsely Claims Moroccan Imam Died During Friday Sermon
The publication of a video showing the death of an imam, apparently in Morocco, during the Friday prayer on January 6 has gone viral on Facebook and Twitter. What is the reality?
Sport
Morocco's Achraf Hakimi Vows Future Success After World Cup Semi-Final Run
Just hours before the Moroccan national team’s departure from Qatar, Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi addressed Moroccan supporters whose support has been crucial throughout the competition.
Belgium
Former Belgian Minister Kitir Apologizes for Leadership Missteps, Reflects on Diplomatic Challenges
After two months of silence, Meryame Kitir, former Belgian Minister of Cooperation, addressed her colleagues and others with whom she collaborated during her term in the Belgian government on Sunday.
Morocco
Investigation Reveals Coordinated Facebook Campaign Against Moroccan Journalists
Fake accounts would have been used to attack Moroccan journalists held as Omar Radi and Soulaimane Raissouni as part of a coordinated online campaign to restrict press freedom in Morocco. This is revealed by an investigation conducted by the DFRLab based in the United States, in collaboration with the Global Reporting Center and the disinformation project of Simon Fraser University.
Morocco
Study: Facebook Emerges as Top News Source for Young Moroccans Amid Pandemic
Social networks have become the main source of information for young Moroccans , indicates a study whose results were revealed by the international consulting agency Marco, based in Madrid.
Morocco
Morocco Launches Facebook-Powered Amber Alert System to Find Missing Children
The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) is currently setting up a new system to protect the safety of citizens, residents and foreigners. This is an innovative and integrated alert and search program for children reported missing under suspicious circumstances.
Morocco
Amnesty International Demands Release of Moroccan Activist Jailed for Social Media Posts
Imprisoned for criticizing the Moroccan authorities on YouTube and Facebook, human rights activist Rida Benotmane is supported by Amnesty International, which calls for his immediate release and the dropping of all charges against him.
Morocco
Meta Reveals Top Emojis Used by Moroccans: Sadness and Support Dominate
The American giant Meta has revealed some information about how Moroccans use emojis on the two platforms Facebook and Instagram. Sadness, support, love are clearly the most popular, to the detriment of joy and laughter.
Morocco
Heartwarming Video: Disabled Dogs in Wheelchairs Enjoy Beach Day at Moroccan Animal Sanctuary
Moroccan Sally Kadaoui, owner of the SFT Animal Sanctuary refuge for stray dogs and other animals, recently posted on Facebook a video of a day at the beach with dogs suffering from disabilities in their wheelchairs. The video has sparked an avalanche of reactions from internet users.
Spain
Moroccan Rights Group Turns to Facebook to Locate Missing Melilla Migrants
A few weeks after the assault in Melilla, the Moroccan Association of Human Rights (AMDH) is working to find the missing migrants. To do this, it is using Facebook.