Morocco
French Nationals Arrested in Marrakech for Violent Assault on Compatriot
Two French nationals suspected of assaulting a man were arrested in Marrakech and placed in custody. An investigation is underway to shed light on this assault.
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France
France
Migrant Exploitation Ring to Face Trial for Labor Abuses Across France
The Montauban Judicial Court will examine on January 20 and 21 the case of a network that exploited undocumented migrants, including Moroccans, on agricultural farms in Tarn-et-Garonne, Brittany, Burgundy and Centre-Val de Loire.
Morocco
Morocco to Boost Air Force with 30 French Fighters, Awaits F-35s
Pending the American F-35s, the Royal Air Force should soon receive a fleet of 30 French Mirage 2000-9 fighter-bombers from the United Arab Emirates, a country with which Rabat maintains excellent relations.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Swiftly Recover Tourist's Stolen Rolex and Valuables
Victim of a theft, a French tourist was able to witness the efficiency of the Moroccan law enforcement. As he was about to leave the police station, he wanted to share his experience, highlighting the speed of intervention and the professionalism of the Marrakech police.
France
French Father on Trial for Alleged Ritual Sacrifice Plot of 5-Year-Old Son in Sahara
Suspected of having tried to kill his 5-year-old child in the Sahara, in Morocco, a 40-year-old Frenchman is being tried before the indictment chamber of the Bordeaux Court of Appeal. The verdict is expected on January 21, 2025.
France
French Customs Seize 200 Rare Fossils in Smuggling Bust
Customs officers in Mulhouse seized nearly hundreds of fossils from various countries including Morocco, Lebanon and the United States.
Morocco
French Companies Expand into Morocco, Eyeing African Market Growth
An open construction site, Morocco is attracting foreign companies, particularly French ones. In addition to taking advantage of the local market, the latter are aiming to conquer the African market from the kingdom.
France
Far-Right Party Secures Leadership of France-Morocco Parliamentary Group
The National Rally (RN) obtained on Monday the presidency of the France-Morocco friendship group at the French National Assembly.
Morocco
Fugitive Suspect in French Attempted Murder Case Arrested in Morocco
Wanted since March 8, 2023, when he had fled his trial for attempted murder in Besançon, and also suspected of murder, Sahbi E., a 26-year-old man, was arrested on Friday in Marrakech, Morocco. An extradition procedure to France is underway.
Morocco
French Tourist Dies in Caravan Fire Near El Hajeb, Morocco
A French tourist, born in 1940, was found dead in his caravan parked on his land in Souk El Gour, near El Hajeb.
Morocco
Italy Introduces Biometric Requirements for Visa Applicants in Morocco
Since January 11, new rules apply to the process of applying for an Italian visa in the Italian consulates in Morocco and other countries. Its neighbor, France, wants to follow suit.
France
Paris Grand Mosque Introduces Weekly Prayer for France's Prosperity and Unity
The Grand Mosque of Paris has asked imams "to introduce at the end of the Friday sermon invocations in Arabic and French" for France.