French Court Upholds Ban on Hijabs in Women’s Football Matches
30 June 2023
The ban on wearing the hijab during women’s football competitions, which has been in effect since 2016, was confirmed by the Council of State on Thursday.
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Council of State Defends Independence Amid Controversy Over Hijab in Sports
29 June 2023
The Council of State denounces the attacks it has been the target of since Monday, June 26, the date on which the hearing to examine the appeal of the Hijabeuses against the (…)
French Muslim Cyclist Completes 5,000km Journey from Paris to Mecca for Eco-Friendly Pilgrimage
29 June 2023
Nabil Ennasri traveled more than 5,000 kilometers by bike from Paris to go to Mecca to raise awareness among Muslims about ecology. His journey was widely followed on social media.
Protests Erupt Across France After Teen’s Death in Police Shooting
29 June 2023
The death of Nahel M., a 17-year-old young man, killed on Tuesday by a police officer during a traffic stop in Nanterre, sparked a wave of anger and tension in several (…)
French Government Pushes Ahead with Sports Hijab Ban Despite Opposition
28 June 2023
The French government is determined to go all the way with its approach to banning the wearing of the veil in sport, despite the opposition of the Hijabeuses collective.
Dozens of Sheep Discovered in Nice Apartment Ahead of Eid al-Adha, Police Investigate
27 June 2023
About forty sheep would have been found in an apartment in the Liserons district of Nice, according to Anthony Borré, first deputy mayor of the city.
Metz Mayor François Grosdidier: A Key Ally for Morocco on Sahara Issue
27 June 2023
François Grosdidier, mayor of Metz, would be a staunch defender of Morocco’s interests on issues such as the Sahara. The parliamentarian for more than 20 years (13 years in the (…)
Trial Begins for 2013 Fatal Stabbing of Nice Man in Juan-les-Pins
27 June 2023
The trial of the three young people from Vallauris, accused of the murder of Zaccharia Aboulfadl, the 21-year-old from Nice who was stabbed to death on June 15, 2013 in (…)
French Influencer Faces Legal Action Over Alleged Misuse of Charity Funds for Moroccan Orphanage
27 June 2023
Influencer Poupette Kenza, one of the most followed on French Snapchat, has been at the center of a new controversy for several weeks. She is accused of having promoted and (…)
Protesters Rally in Avignon for Return of Moroccan Man Deported After 39 Years in France
26 June 2023
About sixty people gathered in solidarity with Abdel Zahiri, a 44-year-old Moroccan who was expelled to Morocco a few days ago.