Journalists vs. influencers : Who shapes Moroccan public opinion ?

In an era where social media plays a dominant role in shaping public opinion, a key question arises: Does traditional journalism still fulfill its role as the fourth estate, or have influencers on platforms like Instagram and TikTok taken its place? While influencers offer engaging and accessible content, they often lack the journalistic standards of accuracy, verification, and ethical responsibility. In this article, we explore expert insights on how this shift is impacting professionalism and

L'ingénieure marocaine Ibtihal Aboussad appelle au boycott de Microsoft

Licenciée de Microsoft à la suite de son indignation contre la technologie de l'entreprise au service de la guerre d'Israël contre Gaza, l'ingénieure marocaine Ibtihal Aboussad a appelé, ce mercredi, au boycott de la firme. Après sa prise de parole durant la cérémonie du cinquantenaire de la multinationale, puis son renvoi, elle a diffusé une vidéo sur les réseaux sociaux. L'ingénieure formule

Moroccan engineer Ibtihal Abousaad urges Microsoft boycott in a new video

Ibtihal Abousaad, a Moroccan former Microsoft employee who disrupted the company’s 50th anniversary celebration to accuse it of enabling Israel’s war on Gaza, called on people Wednesday to boycott Microsoft products. In a video shared on social media, Abousaad—who was fired on Monday following her widely circulated protest—said she wants people to stop using Microsoft services and products. «Boycott all Microsoft products, whether it's Xbox, Copilot, or Candy

المؤثرون أم الصحافيون: من يؤثر على الرأي العام في المغرب؟

في عصر تهيمن فيه وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي على تشكيل الرأي العام، يطرح التساؤل: هل لا تزال الصحافة التقليدية تلعب دورها كسلطة رابعة، أم أن المؤثرين على منصات مثل "إنستغرام" و"تيك توك" قد حلوا محلها؟ هؤلاء المؤثرين يقدمون محتوى جذاب للجمهور، لكنهم يفتقرون إلى المعايير الصحفية.

Algerian army kills two Sahrawi gold prospectors in Tindouf Camps

On Wednesday, April 9, the Algerian army shot and killed at least two Sahrawi gold prospectors and injured several others in the Tindouf camps, according to a provisional report. The attack was reportedly carried out by an Algerian army drone in the El Argoub area, located within the Dakhla camp, about 200 km from Rabouni, the administrative headquarters of the Polisario Front. This latest incident is not isolated. In April 2024, Algerian soldiers had already killed three Sahrawi gold

Influenceurs ou journalistes : qui façonne l'opinion publique au Maroc ?

À une époque où les réseaux sociaux dominent la formation de l'opinion publique, une question se pose : le journalisme traditionnel joue-t-il encore son rôle de contre-pouvoir, ou les influenceurs sur des plateformes comme Instagram et TikTok ont-ils pris sa place ? Ces influenceurs offrent un contenu attrayant pour le public, mais manquent souvent de normes journalistiques.

Cyberattacks : The new frontline in the Morocco-Algeria rivalry

The ongoing rivalry between Morocco and Algeria has extended into cyberwarfare, with hackers from both countries targeting government websites, media outlets, and sensitive data. Yabiladi recapped cyber incidents between Moroccan and Algerian hackers over the last 15 years, most of which followed political developments.

Tindouf : L’armée algérienne tue au moins deux chercheurs d’or sahraouis

Ce mercredi 9 avril, l'armée algérienne a abattu au moins deux chercheurs d'or sahraouis et blessé plusieurs autres dans les camps de Tindouf, selon un bilan provisoire. L'attaque a été menée par un drone de l'armée algérienne dans la zone d'«El Argoub», située dans le «camp de Dakhla», à 200 km du «camp Rabouni», le siège administratif du Polisario. Cette opération contre

بيير لوتي.. شغف بشمال إفريقيا والشرق تشكل في المغرب

مولع بالسفر حول العالم، وعضو في البحرية الفرنسية، وصحفي ورسام، قام بيير لوتي بتوثيق رحلاته عبر أوروبا وأمريكا وآسيا وإفريقيا. عاش على إيقاع مغامراته ومهامه، وسيظل متأثرًا إلى الأبد برحلته إلى المغرب، التي كرس لها عملًا شاملاً. هذا الرابط العاطفي سيحدد علاقته بالمنطقة

Algeria and Polisario react to U.S. reaffirmation of Morocco's sovereignty over Sahara

Setting aside the strong reactions to Spain and France’s support for Morocco’s position on the Sahara issue, Algeria and the Polisario, in a tone of resignation, merely «regretted» the Trump administration’s reaffirmation of Moroccan sovereignty over the territory.