He had lived in France for ten years and earned a master’s degree there in 2017. But his answers about French history and institutions led the Interior Ministry to defer his naturalization application. The courts have now upheld that decision.
Medina halal sausages sold at Intermarché and other outlets are being recalled across France because of salmonella contamination. Two sizes are affected, with a use-by date of October 26. The brand had already issued another health alert earlier this month.
In 2000, Nasima El Bachiri-Ouamar was a secretary in the Netherlands. After office hours, she cleaned her employer’s premises herself. Twenty-four years later, the daughter of Moroccan immigrants was running five companies. She has just been shortlisted for a national award.
MoroccoA Moroccan city appears in the ranking of the 10 most sought-after destinations by French people for this summer.
SportThe coach of the Moroccan national team continues to refine his list of players for the upcoming friendly matches against Tunisia and Benin, scheduled for June. Walid Regragui is working to fill the absences of the Atlas Lions who are out of form or participating with their clubs in the Club World Cup in the United States.
SpainA Moroccan residing in Catalonia denounces a certain hypocrisy of his compatriots regarding the situation of Moroccan migrants who are sometimes accused of sowing chaos in this region. In a TikTok video, he stated that if the situation were reversed and Spanish migrants committed criminal acts in Morocco, they would be chased away "with stones and kicks."
MoroccoThe French Parliament has just passed a law banning cold calling. The measure, which will come into effect in August 2026, is a blow to the call center sector in Morocco, which derives most of its revenue from the French market. Thousands of jobs are threatened.
MoroccoA few days before the celebration of Eid al-Adha, the anarchic proliferation of seasonal sheep sales points in the suburbs of Salé is pushing local authorities to deploy dedicated control commissions for permanent or temporary livestock markets.
MoroccoReligion, justice, society, international relations... A major survey conducted in Morocco paints a striking portrait of public opinion on sensitive subjects. Sometimes unexpected results.
MoroccoThe Moroccan dirham appreciated by 0.6% against the US dollar and depreciated by 0.3% against the euro during the week of May 15 to 21, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM).
FranceWhile meeting the conditions and having submitted his residence permit renewal application to the Caen prefecture, a Moroccan born in France is living a nightmare. His case is not isolated.
FranceA study by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) provides an update on the number of immigrants and foreigners residing in France. Many of them are of Moroccan origin.
MoroccoThe analysis of global melon exports in 2024, based on United Nations COMTRADE data, confirms the rise of Guatemala, which has become the leading exporter by volume ahead of Spain. But the figures also show that Morocco exported more than France, both in quantity and value.