France
Growing Islamic Identity Challenges Integration in French Neighborhoods, Resident Reports
Paul*, a Christian living in a Muslim sensitive neighborhood, recounts Islam in France.
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France to Phase Out Foreign-Appointed Imams by 2024, Macron Announces
France no longer intends to welcome "detached imams" on its soil, sent by Algeria, Turkey and Morocco. This announcement, made by President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, February 18, will be effective in 2024.
France
Macron's Speech on 'Islamist Separatism' Overshadowed by Veiled Woman Photo Controversy
A photo of the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, taken during his visit on Tuesday, February 18, to Mulhouse (Haut-Rhin), has sparked a heated controversy on social media.
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Moroccan Teacher and Family Face Deportation from France over Visa Issues
A Moroccan family, living in France for six years, risks expulsion to Morocco for not renewing their residence permit.
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France Expands Imam Training Program with New Al-Ghazali Institute Branch
The training of imams in France will be strengthened with the inauguration, since last Saturday, February 15, of the annex of the Al-Ghazali Institute in Les Mureaux, in the Yvelines.
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Comedian Booder Takes Aim at 'Hunks' in New Montpellier Stand-Up Show
The Franco-Moroccan comedian, Booder, announces a show "where everything and everyone is targeted," in Montpellier, for April 25 in which he wages a merciless war on hunks.
France
Orchestra-Prémaman to Cut 600 Jobs, Refocus on Profitable Markets Like Morocco
A project to reorganize the staff representative bodies of the Hérault group Orchestra-Prémaman was presented on Monday and provides for the elimination of around 300 jobs abroad and 289 in France. The group now intends to rely on profitable markets, including Morocco.
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Nantes Midfielder Imran Louza Weighs International Future Between France and Morocco
The Franco-Moroccan, Imran Louza, could soon decide on his sports nationality for the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF).
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Algerian Hero Who Saved Mother and Baby from Violent Attack Granted French Residency
The Algerian, Arezki Benazouaou, obtained his residence permit, after protecting a mother and her baby from a violent husband. He now hopes to obtain French nationality.
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Rabies Alert: Moroccan Puppy Case Prompts French Health Warning
Following the detection of a case of rabies in a puppy from Morocco , the Ministry of Agriculture and Food issued a press release calling on the French to be vigilant. It reminded them of the risks regarding rabies, when introducing pets from infected countries.
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Arabic Language Promotion Aims to Boost Multilingualism in France, Says Former Minister
The former French Minister of Culture plans to make the Arabic language one of the "pillars of multilingualism". His wish is to restore its prestige and prevent it from being stigmatized.
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Rachida Dati Rallies Opposition for Paris Mayoral Race, Calls for Unity Against Hidalgo
Rachida Dati is sharpening her weapons for the municipal elections. The LR candidate has called, in the JDD, those who wish for change, against the outgoing mayor, Anne Hidalgo, to join her.