Belgium
Belgian Officials Alarmed by Surge in Salafist TikTok Influencers Targeting Youth
In Belgium, the growing attraction of young people to Muslim religious content on social media, particularly TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, is causing concern.
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YouTube
Morocco
Algerian Summer Hit Removed from YouTube Amid Moroccan Plagiarism Claims
Two weeks ago, YouTube removed the Algerian song "Khelli Zman Ydor", released on March 4, following allegations of plagiarism of a Moroccan song.
Morocco
InDrive Driver Arrested in Rabat for Alleged Assault on YouTuber
The police services have arrested an InDrive driver in Rabat, for insults and threats of violence, and then placed him in custody. He was the subject of a complaint filed by a Youtuber.
Morocco
Moroccan Stars Shun Spotlight: Celebrities Embrace Privacy in Digital Age
Many Moroccan celebrities choose to live away from the spotlight. Singer Ibtissam Tiskat and actor Ezzoubair Hilal are among those who prefer a discreet private life.
Morocco
Moroccan Music Industry Rocked by Wave of Plagiarism Accusations
Several Moroccan artists have been accused of plagiarism in recent years. The reported productions have been removed from YouTube.
Morocco
Morocco Lawmakers Push for Stricter Social Media Content Regulation
The proliferation of immoral, futile and offensive content on social networks is a concern for civil society and political actors, especially opposition deputies. They are calling for decisive action to combat this negative phenomenon, which affects the social and cultural fabric of society. Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, proposes solutions.
Morocco
Moroccan Court Dismisses Singer Dounia Batma's Lawsuit Against YouTuber
The complaint for insults, defamation and blackmail on social networks filed by Moroccan singer Dounia Batma and her sister Ibtissam against YouTuber Reda El Bouzidi, better known as Weld Chenouia, was dismissed.
Morocco
Moroccan Singer Zouhair Bahaoui Tops Charts with Hit Single "Magdar"
Moroccan singer Zouhair Bahaoui is at the top of the Moroccan and Arab hits of the moment with his new song titled "Magdar", released just a few days ago on his official YouTube channel.
Morocco
Moroccan Singer Accuses Rival of Copying Music Video Style in Marrakech
Moroccan singer Manal Benchlikha is criticized for her remarks towards her colleagues whom she accuses of imitating her in the hope of achieving the success encountered by her latest musical works, published on YouTube.
Morocco
Marrakech Tourism Hit by Scam Warnings as Influencers Sound Alarm
In Marrakech, the summer season is an opportunity for some unscrupulous people to scam the many tourists who visit the city. Influencers are warning vacationers against this phenomenon, discrediting the ochre city, a choice destination for summer visitors.
Morocco
Moroccan Singer Hatim Ammor Reports YouTube Hack Attempt Over Traditional Art in Music Video
Moroccan artist Hatim Ammor claims to have been the victim of an attempted hacking of his official YouTube channel. In a post shared on his Instagram account, the author of the famous song "Ana El Awal" explained that this attempted hacking would be linked to the use of "zellige" in his latest music video.
Morocco
Moroccan YouTuber Surrenders After 7-Month Manhunt for Assault
After more than seven months on the run, YouTuber Ilyas Elmaliki surrendered on Friday to the police in Casablanca. He appeared on Sunday before the public prosecutor’s office near the Court of Appeal of El-Jadida.