Morocco
Polisario Condemns French Development Projects in Disputed Western Sahara
The Polisario, protected by Algeria, is expressing its opposition to the financing by the French Development Agency (AFD) of French projects in the Sahara.
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France
France
French Muslims Await Announcement of Eid el-Fitr Date for 2024
French Muslims will be informed this Monday of the date of the celebration of Eid El Fitr. The Grand Mosque of Paris is preparing to make an announcement in this regard.
Morocco
French Rapper Booba's Crime Series 'Ourika' Tops Amazon Prime Charts
Ourika, the series by French rapper Booba, whose broadcast began on March 28, is a hit on Amazon Prime Video. Was its filming done in the Ourika valley, in Morocco?
Morocco
France Seeks Moroccan Security Expertise for 2024 Paris Olympics
France has sought Morocco’s expertise in security to successfully organize the Olympics, which will take place from July 26 to August 11 in Paris.
Morocco
Peugeot Recalls 208 Models Made in Morocco Due to Axle Defect Safety Risk
In France, a defect has been detected on some units of the best-selling Peugeot car in Europe assembled in Morocco, leading to a massive recall.
France
French Muslim Council's Ramadan Alms Increase Sparks Debate
In France, the reevaluation of zakat al-fitr, the legal alms payable before the Eid al-Fitr prayer, by the French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) chaired by Franco-Moroccan Mohammed Moussaoui and other Muslim organizations, is not well received.
Sport
Monaco Starlet Ben Seghir Rejects France's Olympic Team Offer, Stays with Morocco
France loses all chance of having Eliesse Ben Seghir , the jewel of AS Monaco, in its squad. He gave an unfavorable response to the proposal of Thierry Henry, the coach of the Bleuets, to represent France at the Olympic Games to be held in Paris from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
Morocco
French Hotel Giant Accor to Expand into Moroccan Sahara with Government Backing
The French hotel giant Accor plans to build several hotels in the Moroccan Sahara, as part of the new policy of the French state to finance specific investment projects in this territory.
France
French Muslim Leaders Divided on Eid al-Fitr Date, Grand Mosque Sets April 8 Meeting
The Grand Mosque of Paris and the French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) chaired by Franco-Moroccan Mohammed Moussaoui are divided on the date of the celebration of Eid al-Fitr in France.
Sport
FFF Pursues Monaco's Ben Seghir Despite Morocco National Team Debut
While Eliesse Ben Seghir , the jewel of AS Monaco, has already chosen Morocco as his sports nationality, the French Football Federation (FFF) is trying to make him change his mind. The 19-year-old midfielder has participated in the two friendly matches of the Atlas Lions against Angola (1-0) and Mauritania (0-0).
Morocco
France Approves Funding for Development Projects in Moroccan Sahara
Relations between Rabat and Paris are strengthening. The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has given the green light for the financing of projects in the Moroccan Sahara.
France
French Muslims to Celebrate Eid al-Fitr on April 10, CFCM Announces
The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) announced on Monday, April 1 the date of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the month of Ramadan which began on March 11 in France.