France
Interpol-Wanted Franco-Algerian Arrested in Morocco for Fraud and Identity Theft
The police elements of Agadir arrested a Franco-Algerian wanted by Interpol. He is accused of fraud and identity theft.
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France
France-Morocco Ties Strengthen as Algeria Visit Canceled
While relations between Morocco and France are on good terms, those between the hexagon and Algeria seem to be faltering. The announced visit of Prime Minister Jean Castex to Algiers is no longer effective for various reasons.
France
Man Indicted for Threatening Le Mans Mosque Attack, Illegal Weapons Possession
The man who threatened to attack the mosque in Le Mans was arrested in Vendée and then indicted for "threat to commit crimes against persons on the grounds of their religion," as well as for illegal possession of weapons, and placed in pre-trial detention. This is the result of an investigation following an alert given by an Internet user of Maghrebi origin.
France
Body of Missing French Woman Found; Partner Arrested in Suspected Murder Case
A 39-year-old Moroccan is suspected of having killed his partner Aurélie Vaquier, whose body was found at their home in Bédarieux in the Hérault on April 7, more than two months after her disappearance. Portrait of a man with two faces.
France
Air France Expands Summer Routes, Adds Two New Flights to Morocco from Paris
The French airline Air France plans to launch two new air routes from Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport to Morocco this summer. The launch of these flights is part of its summer program.
France
Morocco Aids France in Foiling Easter Church Attack Plot, Teen Suspect Charged
Morocco helped France thwart an attack last Sunday in Béziers. The young woman of Moroccan origin who was arrested and was about to attack a church is facing French justice.
France
FC Nantes Midfielder Imran Louza Faces Racist Abuse and Death Threats After Match Loss
Moroccan player Imran Louza, a member of FC Nantes, is the victim of the racism so decried in France. He was the target of racist insults and death threats on social media following the defeat of FC Nantes against Nice (1-2) last Sunday.
France
Arson Attack on Nantes Mosque Days Before Ramadan, Police Investigate
The door of the mosque in Nantes was the target of a fire, on Thursday night. This criminal act, which occurs a few days before the start of Ramadan, did not cause any casualties, but damage is to be deplored.
Spain
Morocco Extends Flight Ban to 39 Countries, Including France, Until May 21
Morocco has extended the suspension of air links with 39 countries, including France and Spain, until May 21. This measure aims to curb the spread of the coronavirus and its variants in the kingdom.
France
Pantin Mosque Reopens After 6-Month Closure Following Samuel Paty Murder
The Pantin mosque has been authorized to open its doors this Friday, April 9, after six months of closure. The place of worship had been closed in October 2020 after the assassination of Samuel Paty in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, on the decision of the French Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmanin.
France
Drug Ring Busted: Six Sentenced in Lyon for Morocco-France Cannabis Trafficking
Six people including Moroccans belonging to a cannabis trafficking network between Morocco and France, on board passenger buses, were sentenced to prison terms ranging from three to eight years in prison after appearing before the Lyon criminal court.
France
Stranded French and Spanish Tourists Await Repatriation from Morocco Amid Flight Suspensions
Thousands of Spaniards and French have remained stranded in Morocco after the suspension of flights with the two countries, decided by the Moroccan authorities. Their repatriation is taking place, not without difficulties.