
Morocco Proposes Law to Crack Down on Social Media Misinformation
The publication of fake news via social networks will now be repressed by law. A bill will soon be sent to parliament for adoption in order to allow the repression of these offenses.

The publication of fake news via social networks will now be repressed by law. A bill will soon be sent to parliament for adoption in order to allow the repression of these offenses.

Law enforcement officers are conducting inspections in several furnished apartments intended for rental in the tourist cities of Fès, Marrakech, Agadir and Tanger.

The National Railway Office (ONCF) does not intend to suspend the transport of goods during the confinement period. It intends to remain in harmony with the instructions of the authorities who have decided to continue the circulation of goods and products necessary for the daily life of Moroccans.

The president of the Turkish football club, Galatasaray, has decided not to take any risks with the coronavirus. He has placed all the players in quarantine, especially since the team’s coach has just been confirmed positive for the virus.

The provincial security services of Salé have, on Monday, March 23, arrested 113 adults and 9 minors. The latter have violated the confinement imposed by the Ministry of the Interior in order to fight against the progression of the coronavirus pandemic.

Morocco no longer sees the shadow of a tourist at this time when the coronavirus is raging. Hotels and restaurants have emptied, much to the dismay of industry professionals.

Deputy M’jid El Guerrab announced the repatriation of 25,000 French tourists stranded in Morocco due to the closure of borders due to the spread of the coronavirus.

Videos of a woman caïd in Safi, engaged in the fight against coronavirus, have gone viral on social media. Internet users have woven laurels for this woman who is striving to raise awareness among the population in general and the inhabitants of her region in particular about the virus.

Fake news reaches the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE). Information has been circulating on social networks for a few days, claiming that due to the coronavirus pandemic, the payment of electricity and water bills is suspended until further notice.

The administrative court of Casablanca has granted a Libyan citizen the right to return to Morocco, although the borders are temporarily closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The province of Chefchaouen is on high alert, following the torrential rains that have hit all the municipalities. Significant material damage has been recorded throughout the region.

Mobilization and solidarity around the fight against coronavirus is sparing no sector of Moroccan society. Walid Azaro has just joined the list of contributors by offering 100,000 dirhams to the covid-19 fund.