Viral videos question Morocco's AFCON stadiums after deadly floods
• Dec 18, 2025, 10:08 PM
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At least 37 people have been killed in Morocco after flash floods swept through the city of Safi. Officials say it's the country's deadliest flooding disaster in more than a decade. Online, viral videos have since claimed that the torrential rain severely damaged two major stadiums in the capital Rabat, just days before AFCON 2025 is set to kick off. In this edition of Truth or Fake, we trace the origin of these AI-generated videos, and confirm that Morocco is indeed ready to host the football tournament.
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