Morocco
Morocco Leads Africa in Internet Connectivity, but Rural Areas Lag Behind
Certainly, Morocco has made significant progress to ensure internet access, but major challenges remain to be addressed.
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Internet
Morocco
Satellite internet: imminent arrival of Starlink?
As early as 2025, Moroccans could have access to satellite internet thanks to Starlink and OneWeb. The ANRT, the telecommunications regulatory authority in Morocco, is considering granting licenses to these two companies.
Morocco
Algeria Deploys 'Electronic Army' in Social Media War Against Morocco
Algeria is waging an electronic war against Morocco "its enemy it sees everywhere" by deploying an army of "electronic flies" that swarm social networks with the mission of drowning their users in fake news.
Morocco
Orange Morocco Faces Backlash Over High Prices Compared to European and African Markets
Orange’s rates in Morocco are high compared to those charged in other European and African countries where it offers competitive prices.
Spain
Confidential Spanish Military Data on Morocco Territories Briefly Leaked Online
A document containing confidential information about the Spanish army and in particular the units deployed in the territories claimed by Morocco has leaked on the Internet before being removed.
Morocco
Morocco Considers TikTok Ban as Parliament Debates Social Media Regulation
The issue of banning TikTok, suggested by several Moroccan deputies, should be addressed during the next session of the Moroccan Parliament, which begins in October.
Morocco
Morocco's Internet Monopoly Faces Criticism as Country Prepares for Major Sporting Events
As Morocco prepares to host major events, including the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025) and the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, Maroc Telecom, which holds the internet monopoly, continues to provide mediocre services at very high prices.
Morocco
Luxury Car Brands Flock to Tangier as City Becomes High-End Auto Hub
Globally renowned luxury car dealerships, especially the major German and Italian brands, have set up shop in Tangier. The city is becoming an El Dorado for these vehicles.
Morocco
Marrakech Internet Woes Threaten Tourism, Daily Life: Lawmaker Demands Action
MP Abderrahmane Wafa, from the parliamentary group of the Party of Authenticity and Modernity (PAM) in the House of Advisors, questioned the delegate minister to the head of government in charge of digital transition and administrative reform, Ghita Mezzour, about the weakness of internet services in Marrakech and its impact on daily life and tourism.
Morocco
Moroccan MP Slams Telecom Companies for Slow Internet Speeds Nationwide
Member of Parliament Ahmed Abbadi from the parliamentary group of the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS) in the House of Representatives denounced the low bandwidth of the Internet connection in several cities and regions of Morocco, attributing responsibility for this situation to the telecommunications companies.
Morocco
Morocco's Internet Speeds Plummet in Global Rankings, Frustrating Customers
While Morocco is gearing up to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup, Maroc Telecom, the main provider of stadiums in the kingdom and Moroccans with internet services, is unable to satisfy its customers in terms of internet connection speed. As a result, the kingdom has plummeted in an international ranking.
Morocco
Moroccan TikTokers Spark Outrage by Livestreaming Deaths and Funerals
If there is an unfortunate trend that is developing more and more in Morocco, it is the trivialization of death on TikTok and other social networks by Moroccan influencers.