France
France Tightens Rules for Undocumented Immigrant Regularization
The French government wants fewer regularizations of undocumented immigrants. A text has been adopted in this sense to toughen the conditions.
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France
Ledger Co-Founder Freed After Kidnappers Demand Crypto Ransom
The large cryptocurrency ransom demanded after the kidnapping of David Balland, co-founder and former employee of Ledger, a French cryptocurrency company, as well as his companion, was to go to accounts in Morocco.
France
French Muslim Council Announces Ramadan 2025 Dates
The Muslim Theological Council of France (CTMF) has announced the start and end dates of the holy month of Ramadan 2025, as well as the date of Eid al-Fitr.
France
French Court Convicts Ringleaders in Agricultural Labor Exploitation Scheme
Tried for human exploitation, fraud and money laundering in the agricultural sector, the masterminds of a network that mainly recruited illegal labor from Morocco for service companies in agriculture in various regions of France were sentenced to one year in prison.
Morocco
French Rapper Maes Arrested in Morocco on International Warrant
French rapper Maes was arrested on January 22 in Morocco, where he had taken refuge after fleeing Dubai. This arrest follows an international arrest warrant issued by the French justice system in October 2023.
France
Airlines Refund Passengers After French Government Scraps Planned Ticket Tax Hike
Several airlines operating in France had decided to increase their prices, in anticipation of the increase in the solidarity tax on airline tickets (TSBA), planned in the 2025 finance bill. But the measure, proposed by the Barnier government, is no longer applied. Air France says it has refunded its passengers who requested it.
Morocco
Key Marseille Drug Lord to be Extradited from Morocco to France
An extradition agreement has been concluded with Morocco to hand over to France Félix Bingui alias "the Cat", one of the biggest drug traffickers in Marseille, arrested in March 2024 in Casablanca. Former French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin, the new Keeper of the Seals, thanks Rabat.
France
Muslim Leaders Appeal to Macron Over Closure of Prestigious Islamic School
In a letter addressed to the French president, the Council of Mosques of the Rhône (CMR), led by the rector of the Grand Mosque of Lyon Kamel Kabtane, denounces the "arbitrary" decision taken by the prefecture of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region to terminate the association contracts with the Al-Kindi school group, and calls on Emmanuel Macron to use his authority and responsibility "as guarantor of institutions to re-examine this situation."
France
Pizzeria Owner Shot in Suspected Targeted Attack in Clermont
Individuals opened fire, on Friday night, on a Moroccan, manager of a pizzeria in downtown Clermont, injuring him with two bullets in the legs. The trail of a settling of scores is being considered.
Spain
European Farmers Protest Surge in Moroccan Produce Imports
Spanish and French farmers denounce the "massive" imports of fruits and vegetables, especially tomatoes, from Morocco, as well as the EU’s inaction to prevent the collapse of the prices of their products.
Morocco
Morocco Reportedly Paid €60 Million for Release of French Agents in Burkina Faso
Thanks to an intervention by King Mohammed VI, Morocco recently obtained the release of the four French agents of the Directorate General of External Security (DGSE), held since December 1, 2023 by the junta in Burkina Faso. However, the kingdom is said to have paid a payment in return for the service received.
France
Poll: French View Morocco Favorably, Algeria Less So
The majority of French people have a good image of Morocco. On the other hand, Algeria’s prestige has plummeted.