
Brazil draw Morocco World Cup press reaction concerns
The draw between Morocco and Brazil was received with concern by the Brazilian press. More than the result, it was the performance of the Seleção that was severely judged.

The draw between Morocco and Brazil was received with concern by the Brazilian press. More than the result, it was the performance of the Seleção that was severely judged.

On the eve of the clash against Brazil, Morocco is no longer presented as a mere outsider . In the Brazilian press, the Atlas Lions are described as a dangerous, intense team capable of posing serious problems to the Seleção.

The unexpected visa refusals by the US consulate in Casablanca is causing strong outrage. Dozens of journalists and fans risk being deprived of the 2026 World Cup organized on the North American continent.

Analyses suggest a possible support from Israel and the United States for Moroccan claims on Ceuta and Melilla. A hypothesis that is raising concerns in Spain, amid persistent diplomatic tensions with Washington and Tel-Aviv.

The appointment of Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan to a coordination role within the general staff of the Royal Armed Forces goes beyond a simple military framework. Abroad, several media outlets see it as a new step in his rise to responsibility.

A security vulnerability has been detected in All in One SEO (AIOSEO), an optimization tool used by more than three million WordPress sites worldwide, including a large majority of media and state portals in Morocco. This vulnerability allows users with limited access rights to fraudulently access the site’s artificial intelligence functions, leading to risks of unauthorized exploitation and depletion of AI consumption credits.

The High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HACA) issues a formal warning to the National Broadcasting and Television Company (SNRT), denouncing the deception of the public and the broadcasting of media content exposing the public to undisclosed promotional advertising elements not distinct from fictional content.

Franco-Moroccan journalist Manal Fkihi has announced her intention to challenge the rule prohibiting veiled women from wearing the hijab on the photo of the French press card. This decision follows the refusal of the Press Card Issuance Commission (CCIJP) to grant her request due to the wearing of her veil.

The French weekly Marianne (issue 1407) has been banned from distribution in Morocco, due to a caricature drawing deemed offensive to the prophet Muhammad.

Algeria is under fire for the dissemination by its press agency of false information according to which Moroccan security officials are the subject of international arrest warrants.

The level of press freedom has declined in Morocco, according to the "Freedom Press Index". This is revealed by a recent study.

Following the coverage of the earthquake that occurred in Morocco, the National Press Council (CNP) has initiated legal proceedings against two French newspapers Charlie Hebdo and Libération.