In addition to the ongoing war on the Gaza strip, Israel is «waging» a social media campaign to shape public opinion about the war online. Social media expert Marouane Harmach reveals the methods used by the Hebrew state to influence Internet users in the region, including in Morocco.
Two French-Algerian actors and a French-Moroccan snapchatter posted a video in which they «humorously» insult Moroccan children and women. The clip deemed offensive led authorities in Marrakech to open an investigation.
During the current health crisis, social media platforms have been flooded with giveaways. The practice seems to be a way for small businesses to gain visibility and new followers, but it often turns out to be scams.
A bill, planning to restrict freedom of expression when using social media platforms, has stirred controversy in Morocco. After internet users rejected it, the bill received mixed views from party leaders in the Kingdom.
Since it was adopted on March 19, Bill 22.20 has been missing. The text, which was expected to tighten freedom of expression on social media, has not been submitted to Parliament.
With the spread of the novel coronavirus, information, posts and videos about the situation in several countries, including Morocco, have showered social media. However, some of the content shared online can be far from the truth and deceiving.
Maroc Web Awards 8 Instagram winner, Marouane Beslem, is diverging from the path set for him to pursue his passion and improve one photograph a day.