Keywords: Fake news


Boston court clears Moroccan citizens in Wassim Karkouch case, highlighting dangers of misinformation

A municipal court in Boston, Massachusetts, has issued a final ruling in the case involving Wassim Karkouch, concluding that no Moroccan citizens were involved in the actions initially attributed to them. According to the court’s findings, Moroccan nationals who were present during the incident......

Macron did not award Clara Morgane the Legion of Honour: Viral claim debunked as a hoax

A viral claim suggesting that French President Emmanuel Macron personally awarded the Legion of Honour to former adult film actress Clara Morgane has been circulating widely online. However, the story is entirely false and originates from a parody account, misleading thousands of internet users who shared......

Morocco rejects fake statements falsely attributed to Education Minister Mohamed Saad Berrada

Morocco's Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports has strongly denied reports circulating online that falsely attributed controversial remarks about Africa and Morocco's national identity to Minister Mohamed Saad Berrada. In an official statement released on Wednesday, the ministry......

Authorities clarify false online claims involving a Marrakech restaurant

Authorities in Marrakech have officially clarified a viral social media video involving a local restaurant, stating that the widely shared claims of fraud against a foreign tourist are inaccurate and misleading. The video circulating online alleged that a tourist had been overcharged for a pizza at......

Two women and a minor arrested in Berrechid after circulating fake kidnapping video

Moroccan police have arrested two women and a minor in connection with the circulation of a misleading video falsely claiming a kidnapping in the city of Berrechid. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the General Directorate of National Security, the three suspects allegedly recorded......

Morocco launches national debate on combating fake news

Rabat, Morocco – On December 17, 2025, Morocco will host a national forum dedicated to addressing the growing challenge of fake news. Organized under the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, the event aims to create a platform for dialogue on the spread of misleading content and the increasing......

Morocco and TikTok Forge Alliance to Combat Misinformation and Safeguard Privacy

In a proactive step to address the escalating issues of online misinformation and privacy violations, the Moroccan government has formed a strategic alliance with TikTok, the popular short-form video-sharing platform. This collaboration aims to effectively combat the spread of fake news while safeguarding......

MPs Rally for Bolstering Credible Press and Combating Fake News

In response to the pervasive spread of disinformation across the digital landscape, members of parliament are rallying for a robust strategy to combat "fake news" and fortify the pivotal role of credible media. During an impassioned session on Wednesday, deputies thoroughly examined recommendations......

Cyprus Refutes Allegations of Arrest Warrants Against Moroccan Officials

The Cypriot government has forcefully dismissed rumors circulating about the issuance of arrest warrants against Moroccan security officials. In a statement released on Friday, Theodoros Gotsis, spokesperson for the Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs, unequivocally labeled these allegations as "completely......