Agen Mosque Reopens, Begins New Expansion Project After Pandemic Delays
17 January 2023
Barely inaugurated, the Agen mosque is under construction again. The new work will be entirely financed by the Muslims of the Agenais.
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Moroccan Midfielder Hamza Sakhi Emerges as Key to AJ Auxerre’s Survival Hopes
16 January 2023
The Moroccan Hamza Sakhi, 26, midfielder of AJ Auxerre, is perhaps the "quintessential footballer" who will save the club from relegation.
Silent March Honors Marwane Souidi, Found Dead Near Rouen After Two-Month Disappearance
16 January 2023
About 150 people marched in silence on Sunday in the streets of Lagny-le-Sec (Oise), to pay a final tribute to Marwane Souidi, found dead on November 24 near Rouen.
Marrakech Tops French Travel Destinations for Second Year, Survey Finds
16 January 2023
Marrakech retains, for the second consecutive year, the top spot in the ranking of the destinations most popular with the French in 2022.
French Interior Minister Praises Expulsion of Controversial Imam to Morocco
16 January 2023
The French Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmanin, reacted to the expulsion by Belgium of the imam of Lourches Hassan Iquioussen, accused of holding "for years a hateful (…)
French Jihadist’s Wife and Mother-in-Law Face Terror Charges in Paris Trial
15 January 2023
The trial of the 40-year-old Moroccan Latifa Chadli and her husband, a jihadist from Toulouse, and the mother (59 years old) of the latter opens on Monday, January 16 before (…)
Controversial Imam Hassan Iquioussen Arrives in Morocco After Expulsion from Belgium
15 January 2023
Upon his arrival in Morocco, the imam of Lourches Hassan Iquioussen who had been expelled from Belgium, where he had taken refuge after fleeing France to escape an expulsion (…)
Moroccan Midfielder Ounahi Outshines Mbappé, Neymar as Ligue 1’s Second-Best Dribbler
15 January 2023
Moroccan international Azzedine Ounahi, who plays for Angers, was elected second best dribbler in Ligue 1 for the 2022-2023 season, ahead of the PSG stars, Kylian Mbappé and (…)
French Journalists on Trial for Alleged Blackmail Attempt Against Morocco’s King
14 January 2023
The trial of two French journalists suspected of trying to blackmail King Mohammed VI will open on Monday, January 16 in Paris. They face up to five years in prison and a fine (…)
French Far-Right Leader Zemmour Fined €4,000 for Racist Insult Against TV Host
14 January 2023
The Paris court has convicted former presidential candidate Éric Zemmour, who is also the president of the Reconquête party, to a 4,000 euro fine and 3,000 euros in damages for (…)