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France Awaits Official Announcement of Eid al-Adha Date
Speculation is rife, particularly in France, as to the date of the celebration of Eid al-Adha, one of the sacred festivals of Islam.
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French Coach Hervé Renard Teases New Role Outside Africa
Hervé Renard is still keeping the suspense alive about his next destination. Technically unemployed for a few days, following his resignation from the Moroccan national team, the French technician announces on his Instagram account that he will soon reveal his next destination, which, according to him, will not be on the African continent.
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Organized Crime Suspect Captured After 6-Month Manhunt Following Armed Jailbreak
Incarcerated since September 26, 2017, for armed robbery, aggravated theft and criminal conspiracy, Lofti Boussouak managed to escape from the Béziers Penitentiary Center on January 28 last, thanks to the intervention of an armed commando, in front of the Tarascon Courthouse, in the Bouches-du-Rhône. This 27-year-old man from Nîmes, whose profile is described as "organized crime", has just been arrested this Thursday, July 25, 2019, in the morning, in a town near Alès.
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Mentally Ill Suspect Arrested After Knife Attack on French Tourists in Morocco
Two French tourists were attacked with a knife on July 23, 2019, in a hostel in Foum El Hissn, by a mentally disturbed person. The alleged perpetrator, with a psychiatric history, was arrested by the elements of the Royal Gendarmerie shortly after his crime.
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Morocco Eyes Laurent Blanc and Bruno Genesio for National Soccer Team Coach
To take the reins of the national football team, Morocco is betting on the former French World Cup champion 1998, Laurent Blanc, and on Bruno Genesio, former OL coach.
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Laurent Blanc Emerges as Top Candidate for Morocco National Team Coach
Following the departure of Hervé Renard from the head of the Moroccan national team, former French national team coach Laurent Blanc is announced to take over the reins of the national team. Even if several names have made headlines in the media in recent days, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) also seems interested in the profile of the former PSG coach with whom he won the Ligue 1 title for three consecutive seasons in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
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French Tourists Injured in Knife Attack at Moroccan Hostel
On vacation in Morocco, two French people were injured on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, by a psychopath in possession of a knife, in the hostel where they were staying in Tata. The scars of the injuries are visible on the head and hand.
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Moroccan Trucker Arrested on A7 for 2-Ton Overload, Multiple Violations
Checked by the gendarmes of Valence and displaying two tons more than expected, a truck driver of Moroccan nationality was arrested for overloading.
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New Book Examines 20 Years of King Mohammed VI's Reign in Morocco
"Geopolitics of a King". This is the title of an essay devoted to the 20 years of the reign of Mohammed VI. A literary production bearing the signature of the French geopolitologist and politician, Ayméric Chauprade. The work is published by the "Ellipses" publishing house.
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France Eases Retirement Rules for Moroccan Immigrant Workers, Allowing Return Home
The Chibanis can feel great relief, as they will enjoy their retirement while remaining settled in Morocco, their country of origin. This measure was taken by the French Prime Minister, Edouard Philippe.
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New French High School "Sandrinéo" to Open in Oujda, Morocco
A first private French high school is being established in the Oriental region. The new institution, "Sandrinéo", has indeed just validated all the educational requirements to obtain the accreditation of the French Ministry of Education.
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French-Moroccan Dual National Arrested in Morocco on Terrorism Suspicions
A French national, who also holds Moroccan nationality, was arrested on Saturday, July 20, 2019, by the police services in Meknes. He is accused of having links with terrorist groups.