People born in Morocco top the list of foreign-born beneficiaries in the latest French naturalization decree, published Friday, November 13. They account for 115 of the 681 people who acquired French citizenship, ahead of those born in Tunisia and Algeria.
A 37-year-old man has evaded deportation in Germany for 22 years because his nationality has not been established. Authorities in Dortmund have contacted Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia to identify the man, who is known to police and is currently in prison. A new official response details the steps taken.
A truck driver transporting goods between France and Morocco was stopped in Spain after driving for 24 hours without the required rest. His truck was impounded, and he faces a €2,500 fine and the loss of six points from his licence.
MoroccoThe maid of the Malian international drug trafficker Hadj Ahmed Ben Brahim, nicknamed "Escobar of the Sahara", exonerated Moroccan singer Latifa Raâfat before the investigating judge of the Casablanca Court of Appeal. The hearing of the accused will continue next week, pending the trial of Saïd Naciri and Abdenbi Bioui on drug trafficking operations.
MoroccoThe United Arab Emirates are paying dearly for the strengthening of their relations with Morocco. The Algerian Ministry of Justice has just requested the suspension of the conclusion of contracts with the United Tobacco Company (UTC) and the Algerian-Emirati Tobacco Company (STAEM).
MoroccoWild boar attacks have again been reported in the Essaouira region, causing panic among the population. Local associations are calling on the state to take responsibility.
MoroccoRoyal Air Maroc (RAM) is not among the top 25 safest airlines in the world. This is the result of the ranking compiled by a specialized website.
FranceThe appointment of Rachida Dati as Minister of Culture in the government of Gabriel Attal does not please everyone. The former Keeper of the Seals, Minister of Justice (2007-2009) and ministerial advisor to Nicolas Sarkozy is the target of racist insults.
MoroccoThe city of Tangier continues its operation to clear the sidewalks of illegal occupation. Started this week, it should continue for several days, even weeks, and concern all neighborhoods.
MoroccoThe airline TUI fly has just announced the launch of a new flight to Morocco as part of its summer season.
SportThe Mas Fès football team in Morocco is hitting rock bottom. It was unable to pay for the fuel of the bus that was supposed to transport the players for a Botola 1 (1st division!) match.
MoroccoHackers are said to have taken over the social media accounts of many young Moroccan and Algerian women. Compromising photos would even be out in the open.
MoroccoThe video of the German tourist denouncing the deplorable state of the taxi that transported her from Agadir’s Al Massira airport to her hotel, prompted the provincial authorities to suspend 130 taxis, both large and small.