France-Morocco Ties Strengthen as Algeria Visit Canceled
13 April 2021
While relations between Morocco and France are on good terms, those between the hexagon and Algeria seem to be faltering. The announced visit of Prime Minister Jean Castex to (…)
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Man Indicted for Threatening Le Mans Mosque Attack, Illegal Weapons Possession
12 April 2021
The man who threatened to attack the mosque in Le Mans was arrested in Vendée and then indicted for "threat to commit crimes against persons on the grounds of their religion," (…)
Body of Missing French Woman Found; Partner Arrested in Suspected Murder Case
10 April 2021
A 39-year-old Moroccan is suspected of having killed his partner Aurélie Vaquier, whose body was found at their home in Bédarieux in the Hérault on April 7, more than two (…)
Air France Expands Summer Routes, Adds Two New Flights to Morocco from Paris
10 April 2021
The French airline Air France plans to launch two new air routes from Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport to Morocco this summer. The launch of these flights is part of its summer (…)
Morocco Aids France in Foiling Easter Church Attack Plot, Teen Suspect Charged
10 April 2021
Morocco helped France thwart an attack last Sunday in Béziers. The young woman of Moroccan origin who was arrested and was about to attack a church is facing French justice.
FC Nantes Midfielder Imran Louza Faces Racist Abuse and Death Threats After Match Loss
10 April 2021
Moroccan player Imran Louza, a member of FC Nantes, is the victim of the racism so decried in France. He was the target of racist insults and death threats on social media (…)
Arson Attack on Nantes Mosque Days Before Ramadan, Police Investigate
10 April 2021
The door of the mosque in Nantes was the target of a fire, on Thursday night. This criminal act, which occurs a few days before the start of Ramadan, did not cause any (…)
Pantin Mosque Reopens After 6-Month Closure Following Samuel Paty Murder
9 April 2021
The Pantin mosque has been authorized to open its doors this Friday, April 9, after six months of closure. The place of worship had been closed in October 2020 after the (…)
Drug Ring Busted: Six Sentenced in Lyon for Morocco-France Cannabis Trafficking
8 April 2021
Six people including Moroccans belonging to a cannabis trafficking network between Morocco and France, on board passenger buses, were sentenced to prison terms ranging from (…)
Stranded French and Spanish Tourists Await Repatriation from Morocco Amid Flight Suspensions
8 April 2021
Thousands of Spaniards and French have remained stranded in Morocco after the suspension of flights with the two countries, decided by the Moroccan authorities. Their (…)