DR ‹ › From March 21 to 27, the Anti-Racist Group for the Support and Defense of Foreigners and Migrants (GADEM) is launching its series «Autopsy of a Message», aimed at critically analyzing racist content circulating online in the context of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025). Beyond football, and in connection with the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the initiative seeks to «better understand the mechanisms» behind these narratives, according to a statement. For GADEM, this date offers an opportunity to «grasp how racial prejudice and xenophobia manifest online, and the impact they have on the societies in which they take root». Through seven online publications, the series aims to break down recurring narratives, explain their context and underlying logic, and examine them in light of Moroccan law. The NGO also noted that «while some Moroccans were affected by these xenophobic messages and racial prejudices, a much larger share did not identify with them». «Only a minority actively contributed to spreading these narratives and fueling negative sentiment», GADEM added. The association further recalled that «at the same time, several public calls for respect and cohesion highlighted the spirit of brotherhood that marked the competition». The series will conclude with a collective discussion in the form of a public roundtable as part of the L'Mchaoura meetings.
