Amid a public uproar over a hefty fee levied on a Taza café owner for playing a Fairuz song, the Moroccan Office for Copyright and Related Rights (BMDAV) has defended its actions, dismissing claims of «misinformation» regarding its role in collecting copyright dues. The incident has sparked debate, with consumer advocates urging a more educational approach before enforcing penalties.
In a climate of mounting tensions within Morocco's media landscape, a silent protest is set for November 28 in Rabat, demanding the dissolution of the National Press Council and the withdrawal of Bill No. 26.25. This call to action, backed by over 220 journalists, comes following controversial leaked recording.
A judicial inquiry into alleged subsidy fraud involving MolenGeek, a digital-skills non-profit co-founded by Belgian-Moroccan entrepreneur Ibrahim Ouassari, has been launched by the Brussels public prosecutor's office, according to reports by Le Soir and Paris Match Belgique. While Ouassari denies any official notification of the investigation, he welcomes the scrutiny as a means to clear the organization's name amidst growing controversy and media accusations.