Is an €800 million tunnel between Morocco and Portugal really planned?

A striking claim has circulated across several Spanish media outlets, suggesting that an €800 million undersea tunnel could link Morocco and Portugal. However, the absence of any official sources, combined with clear geographic and economic inconsistencies, points to an unfounded story, likely stemming from a misinterpreted viral video.

In Nigeria, two fake news stories about Morocco in less than 48 hours

In the wake of Morocco's default victory over Senegal, a wave of misinformation has swept through Nigerian media, falsely claiming Moroccan captain Achraf Hakimi rejected the AFCON title in favor of Senegal. Despite being debunked, this baseless rumor has rapidly spread beyond Nigeria, highlighting the perils of unchecked information in today's media landscape.

AFCON 1976: How L'Equipe, BeIN Sports, Goal, and Koora spread fake news about Morocco

An unverified statement made on a television set has sparked a media storm, turning an unfounded rumor about Morocco during the 1976 Africa Cup of Nations into a "truth" propagated by reputable sports media. L'Equipe, BeIN Sports, Koora, Goal—all have fallen into the trap of buzz at the expense of journalism.

Rumor to reality: How a false Morocco-Guinea AFCON story spread

An unfounded rumor about an alleged forfeiture by Morocco during the 1976 Africa Cup of Nations has spread widely in Nigeria, highlighting the dangers of misinformation. A dispatch from the Nigerian public agency was circulated without verification by numerous media outlets, while Yabiladi and TV5 Monde have debunked the fake news.