Moroccan parliament approves bill to modernize National Press Council

A Moroccan holds the world record with 1,656 online certifications in 12 months?

A well-crafted press release was sent to all Moroccan media outlets, boasting a spectacular figure: 1,656 online training certificates obtained in 12 months. Mohamed Rochd Charrat's "achievement" was picked up by some Moroccan media without verification and shared across social networks. But what is the real story?

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.

Moroccan Brahim Takioullah and the dream of driving as the world’s second tallest man

Before Brahim Takioullah talks about his Guinness World Records title or his experiences in film and media, he sums up his story through simple, everyday realities: the curious stares of passersby, the struggle to find clothes and shoes that fit, and the constant effort to adapt to a world not built for someone who stands 2.46 meters tall. From Guelmim to France, his journey has been shaped by a height that sets him apart, yet he has faced it all with calm composure, never

Moroccan media federation calls for genuine reform after court rejects press council law

Moroccan journalists union criticizes exclusion from AFCON coverage in favor of influencers

Why the AFCON final turned into a social media hate storm?

The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final unfolded in a highly charged atmosphere, punctuated by several flashpoints: an attempted pitch invasion by Senegalese supporters, Senegal’s players briefly leaving the field in protest of a late penalty awarded to Morocco, and Brahim Díaz’s missed Panenka. In the days that followed, social media turned into a pressure cooker of emotions, with waves of anger, blame, and, at times, openly racist reactions targeting both Moroccans and

Algerian media turn Morocco’s AFCON defeat political