Chinese E-commerce Giant Temu Raises Data Privacy Concerns in Morocco
23 May 2024
Moroccans are concerned about the Temu app, the Chinese giant of e-commerce, established in the Moroccan market since April 2.
Telecoms
Morocco Aims for 5G Rollout Ahead of 2030 World Cup Co-Hosting
22 May 2024
Morocco is working to have a 5G internet connection before 2030, the year it will co-host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal.
Maroc Telecom Slashes Merchant Commissions, Sparking Labor Union Outrage
20 May 2024
The Moroccan Union of Labor (UMT) is outraged by the decision of Itissalat Al-Maghrib (IAM-Maroc Telecom) to reduce the profit margin of merchants on recharge cards.
Algeria Launches Social Media Disinformation Campaign Against Morocco, Report Says
4 May 2024
Algeria is conducting a vast disinformation campaign on social media targeting Morocco. The Sahara issue remains one of the points of friction between the two neighboring (…)
Telecom Workers Face Rising Tide of Racist Abuse in France
25 April 2024
In France, telecom technicians, across all operators, are subjected to racist attacks on a daily basis. They recount their bad experiences.
Morocco Faces Telecom Challenges Ahead of 2030 World Cup Co-Hosting
21 April 2024
While Morocco, which will co-host the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, is investing in the development of sports, road, tourism and public service infrastructure, a (…)
Morocco Identifies 1,800 Areas Lacking Internet Access, Minister Pledges Coverage
8 April 2024
During a debate organized by the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), Ghita Mezzour, Minister of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, revealed the share of Moroccan (…)
Morocco Ramps Up 5G Infrastructure for 2030 FIFA World Cup Preparations
4 April 2024
The Ministry of Digital Transition and Public Administration Reform will be responsible for managing telecommunications during the 2030 World Cup. This is what the Moroccan (…)
Morocco Installs Suspected Spy Antenna Near Spanish Border, Raising Security Concerns
30 March 2024
The Moroccan army would have installed on March 10 on the border with Melilla (Beni Ensar), more precisely in the "no man’s land", a giant antenna that would be intended for (…)
Internet and 5G: Morocco wants to catch up
26 March 2024
The Delegate Minister to the Head of Government in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, Ghita Mezzour, recently held a working meeting with the Organizing (…)