Morocco’s King Mohammed VI Returns to France Amid Family Health Concerns
21 August 2022
A few hours after his speech on the occasion of the commemoration of the revolution of the king and the people, Mohammed VI flew to France.
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Spanish-French Border: Two Moroccans Arrested in Migrant Smuggling Bust
21 August 2022
The Civil Guard and the French border police arrested in Guipúzcoa and Navarre two Moroccans accused of crimes of migrant trafficking, belonging to a criminal organization and (…)
Macron to Visit Algeria Amid Regional Tensions with Morocco and Spain
19 August 2022
France seems well-disposed to play a mediating role in the crisis between Algeria, Morocco and Spain. French President Emmanuel Macron is expected in Algiers on August 25.
Colonial Powers Carve Up Morocco: France and Spain’s Secret 1904 Agreement
19 August 2022
France and Spain took advantage of a moment of weakness in Morocco, then led by Moulay Abdelaziz, successor to Moulay Hassan who died in 1894, to establish their colonial (…)
Drug Smuggling Ring Busted: 140kg of Moroccan Cannabis Seized at French Border
19 August 2022
The Bayonne criminal court sentenced two individuals suspected of having imported drugs from Morocco to 3 years in prison.
Paris Mosque Rector Faces Backlash Over Controversial Tweet About Non-Believers
16 August 2022
A tweet from the Rector of the Paris Mosque, Chems-Eddine Hafiz, sparked a heated controversy on the web. Despite his withdrawal, the criticism is pouring in from all sides (…)
Algeria Considers Reopening Key Gas Pipeline to Europe Amid Energy Concerns
15 August 2022
Algerian media have mentioned the possibility of reopening the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline (GME) to transport gas to Europe as part of the MidCat pipeline construction project.
French National Exposes Alleged Corruption Ring in Moroccan Coastal City
15 August 2022
A case similar to that of the allegedly corrupt judges in Casablanca has erupted in Essaouira. A young lawyer, a businesswoman and a woman executive in the pachalik are facing (…)
Moroccan Film "The Blue Caftan" Tackles LGBTQ Taboos at Angoulême Festival
15 August 2022
After the Cannes festival, "The Blue Caftan" by Moroccan director Maryam Touzani is in competition at the upcoming Francophone Film Festival of Angoulême. This is an (…)
France Tightens Visa Restrictions for Moroccan Elites, Sparking Diplomatic Tension
14 August 2022
The restrictions on the granting of French visas also concern former Moroccan ministers, officials and businessmen.