Moroccan government has reacted to a boycott campaign that targeted three leading companies producing gas, bottled water and milk saying the boycott was based on fake news. The government vowed to bring those who spread fake news to incite the boycott to justice. The Government however is concerned at the long-term impact of such a boycott on the economy and the dairy sector, which employs 460,000 people. The minister of General Affairs has even raised a potential impact of the boycott campaign on foreign investment. Observers see that the boycott campaign may abate in Ramadan as demand on milk is usually higher.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 13, 2018 15:56 UTC