Morocco
Moroccan PM Sparks Controversy with Misleading Tweet About Western Sahara Highway
The Head of Government, Saâdeddine El Otmani , has again posted a message on Twitter mentioning the "Western Sahara". The controversy is growing.
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Morocco
Controversy Erupts in Morocco Over Campaign to Ban Men's Short Shorts in Public
Some Moroccan Internet users are relaying a campaign calling for a ban on men wearing shorts in public, with the slogan "Dress at home as you want, but in public spaces, respect others".
France
French Ambassador's Tweet Sparks Controversy Over Morocco's Development Report
Moroccan ambassador Hélène Le Gal said that Chakib Benmoussa, president of the Special Commission for a New Development Model, and also Morocco’s ambassador to France, had presented her with a progress report on the commission’s work. A presentation that was supposed to be made to King Mohammed VI .
Spain
Spain's Foreign Minister Sparks Controversy with African Union Map Tweet
The Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maria Gonzalez Laya, recently published on her Twitter account a message removing the flag of the "Sahrawi Republic" from the political map of the African Union. This message provoked the reaction of the Sahrawi delegate in Spain, Abdulah Arabi.
Morocco
Volkswagen Pulls Controversial Ad After Racism Backlash on Social Media
A racist advertisement was broadcast by Volkswagen on Instagram and Twitter. Faced with a wave of outrage on social media, the manufacturer has made its mea culpa before apologizing.
France
Lawsuit Claims Twitter Failed to Remove Surge in Racist and Hate Speech During Lockdown
Twitter’s laxity in the face of racist content on its platform is the basis of its legal action in France since May 11. Four associations fighting discrimination believe the social network is failing in its content moderation duties.
France
French Magazine 'Le Point' Apologizes for Racist Column Targeting Government Spokesperson
Le Point published, on Monday, a column by humorist Bernard Mabille on the coronavirus in which Sibeth Ndiaye, government spokesperson, was attacked. Faced with the anger of Internet users who deemed it racist, the weekly was forced to apologize.
France
France Extends Visas and Residence Permits for Moroccan Nationals by Three Months
The visas and residence permits of Moroccans currently in France are extended by three months.
Morocco
Privacy Breach in Morocco: COVID-19 Patient's Flight Manifest Leaked Online
The list of 117 people who traveled with the first virus carrier in Morocco has ended up on social media. A blatant violation of the rights of these people, thinks the president of the national commission for the protection of personal data (CNDP).
Morocco
Moroccan Politician Faces Backlash for Coronavirus Conspiracy Claims
The statements of Nabila Mounib, a figure of the Democratic Left Federation, earned her the mockery of Internet users. According to her detractors, she shows a lack of realism in claiming that the coronavirus is a "conspiracy" well orchestrated by the great powers of this world.
France
French Actress's Diversity Plea at César Awards Sparks Political Backlash
Actress Aïssa Maïga chose the stage of the 45th Césars ceremony to launch an appeal for diversity in French cinema. A plea that was not to the liking of Nadine Morano, a former French minister, who violently attacked her on Twitter.
Spain
Sandstorm Disrupts Canary Islands Flights; Spain Praises Morocco's Aid
Air transport has recently experienced serious disruptions in the Canary Islands, due to a sandstorm. The support of Morocco , one of the countries called upon to host the diverted flights, was hailed by the Spanish Minister of Transport, José Luis Ábalos.