Editorial – Serie

Now that Le Monde has published the latest episode of its Moroccan series, one can judge its “revelations.” When a newspaper covers a subject in a series rather than in a single article, it is because it has a goal: to make an impression on its readers because it is campaigning for a cause, an ally, or against an enemy…

This approach is surprising for a newspaper that prides itself on its objectivity to the point of lecturing… the world. Moroccans remember that two French journalists, including a former Le Monde reporter, attempted to blackmail their King before being exposed. Moroccans know that this newspaper, which focuses on international issues, is by nature close to the French Foreign Ministry. The latter is dealing with a serious crisis with the Algerian regime, which will only accept hostility towards Morocco as a sign of reconciliation. This newspaper also reflects the views of the bourgeois bohemian left, which feels guilty about the Algerian War and is complacent towards the military regime. C Conversely, Morocco is often disparaged by this nebulous group: ever since Morocco gained independence (in 1956), learned analysts have been predicting its imminent collapse, and have repeated this prediction with each change of reign…

The bias of this series is obvious, with no information or sources, attacking individuals and speculating on the real or supposed illnesses of others….

The bias of this series is obvious, with no information or sources, attacking individuals and speculating on the real or supposed illnesses of others.

It is this lack of morality that is shocking, especially since it concerns the King, with whom Moroccans have an emotional connection.

Of course, the attack targets the regime’s strong point, its political system, in order to portray it as weak. This overlooks the 12 centuries of history that underpin its solidity. It ignores its economic successes, in which French multinationals are heavily involved. But that is another story that does not need a series. Everyone knows it.