Moroccan activists have taken to social media platform 'X' to express concerns over what they describe as an escalation of anti-Morocco discourse in certain Algerian media outlets and accounts. They argue that this rhetoric often utilizes the differences between the two countries to explain various domestic issues and crises faced by Algeria. This development has sparked a reaction from several Moroccan users.
One user, Naouam Sultan, a critic, posted that Morocco has become a convenient scapegoat in Algerian political and media discourse to explain numerous crises and failures. He criticized the continuous production of a narrative that relies on instilling fear of Morocco and tarnishing its image, rather than focusing on social and economic issues relevant to Algerian citizens.
Another account, Observator, published an article titled "The Manufacture of the Presumed Enemy: The Dimensions of the Moroccan Obsession in Algerian Political Propaganda." The article discusses what it perceives as a shift in official and semi-official Algerian discourse towards Morocco, portraying the kingdom as a continuous threat and linking it to several domestic crises.
Adib Berrada also contributed to the discussion with a post in French titled "Obsession & Fake News," accusing the Algerian "propaganda machine" of launching campaigns targeting Morocco and its institutions. He mentioned the use of regional issues and misinformation in this context and highlighted the difference in priorities between the two countries.
Journalist and content creator Mohamed Larbi wrote an article titled "Guerres de clics et myopie stratégique: quand la propagande remplace le développement." He focused on what he described as the growing digital war between the two countries, discussing misinformation campaigns and electronic influence networks.
Nassima Elyazidi posted in French, suggesting that Algerian discourse towards Morocco reflects a political and media "obsession," which she linked to Algeria's social and economic conditions. Her account shows continuous activity in addressing Moroccan-Algerian relations and regional tensions.
The development highlights the ongoing tensions between Morocco and Algeria, with social media platforms becoming a significant arena for the exchange of views and information. The reactions from Moroccan activists underscore their concerns about the narrative used in Algerian media and its potential impact on bilateral relations.
Key points
- Moroccan activists have observed an increase in anti-Morocco rhetoric in Algerian media outlets.
- The activists argue that this rhetoric is used to explain domestic issues and crises faced by Algeria.
- The situation highlights the ongoing tensions between Morocco and Algeria, with social media platforms becoming a significant arena for information exchange.
