Apple Harvest Begins in France as COVID-19 Blocks Moroccan Seasonal Workers
7 August 2020
The harvest of the first apples has started in Tarn-et-Garonne with a glaring lack of seasonal workers, all blocked in Morocco due to Covid-19.
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Stranded French-Moroccan Returns After 4 Months in Morocco, Criticizes Government Response
6 August 2020
Blocked for 4 months in Morocco, Mohamed Gord, a resident of Moulins, has finally joined his family. Arrived in France since July 17, the septuagenarian blames the French (…)
Oise Prefecture Faces Backlash Over Lengthy Residence Permit Delays Amid Pandemic
6 August 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has dealt a blow to residence permit applications, particularly at the prefecture of Oise. The strengthening of security measures has complicated the (…)
Muslim Soldier Alleges Discrimination in French Army, Sparking Controversy
5 August 2020
A young convert to Islam claimed that he is a victim of Islamophobia in the French Army.
New App Empowers Citizens to Document Police Encounters in France
4 August 2020
In France, the collective "Urgence Notre Police Assassine" has launched an application to fight against police violence, of which Maghrebians are often victims. It allows (…)
Montpellier Grocery Store Owner Alleges Daily Police Harassment in Viral Video
4 August 2020
Mounir, the manager of a grocery store in Montpellier, accuses municipal police officers of daily harassment in his business.
COVID-19 Disrupts Summer Travel Plans for French-Moroccan Families
2 August 2020
The coronavirus is preventing young people and Maghrebian families living in France, like in the Oise, from going on vacation in their countries of origin.
Ultra-Runner Attempts 307km Auxerre-Dijon Round Trip in 4-Day Challenge
1 August 2020
Four days to cover 307 kilometers running, from Auxerre to Dijon and back. This is the new challenge that Abder El Badaoui, the runner from Auxerre, has set himself.
Moroccan Student in France Misses Family Eid Celebration Due to COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
1 August 2020
Faced with the impossibility of celebrating Eid al-Adha in Morocco with her family due to the health crisis related to Covid-19, a Moroccan student residing in France shares (…)
French Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Adha While Observing COVID-19 Precautions
1 August 2020
Thousands of Muslims in France celebrated Eid al-Adha on Friday in mosques or at the stadium in compliance with the health measures enacted by the health authorities. However, (…)