Nine French Muslim associations have launched an appeal for consultation to harmonize the determination of the dates of the liturgical calendar in France. This initiative aims to avoid divergences in the upcoming announcement of Eid al-Fitr 2026.
The European halal meat market is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by the growth of Muslim populations and a diversified supply. In France, this sector is based on a network of traditional butchers and an increased presence in large-scale distribution.
The French ambassador to Morocco, Christophe Lecourtier, has been chosen by Emmanuel Macron to lead the French Development Agency. This departure comes as relations between Paris and Rabat are experiencing a historic diplomatic thaw.
The French Council of the Muslim Faith announced that Friday, March 20, 2026 will mark the celebration of Eid Al Fitr. This date, marking the end of the month of Ramadan 1447 H, is based on precise astronomical data.
The Moroccan craft sector achieved a historic performance in 2025 with exports exceeding 1.23 billion dirhams, up 11%. This momentum is driven by the carpet segment and the national tourism recovery.
The Kingdom has increased its arms acquisitions by 12% between 2021 and 2025, according to Sipri. Driven by its partnerships with Washington and Tel Aviv, the country is now ranked 28th among the world’s largest importers of military systems.
A 65-year-old imam was killed on Friday by blows from a baton in a mosque in the province of Driouch. The assailant, a Moroccan expelled from France for advocating terrorism, was apprehended by the gendarmerie.
The criminal court on Thursday convicted the famous YouTuber "Mi Naima" and two accomplices for defamation and indecent exposure. The defendants had violently insulted a Moroccan living abroad and his wife through their respective digital channels.
After a historic year in 2025, Morocco aims to welcome 22 million tourists in 2026 . This strategy is based on the expansion of air connectivity and an upgrading of the offer to reach 150 billion dirhams in revenue.
MP Fatima Tamni questioned the Interior Minister about safeguards protecting young Moroccans living abroad from arbitrary arrests upon their return. She is concerned about prosecutions linked to opinions expressed on social media.
Naval Group is deploying a diplomatic and industrial strategy to convince Morocco to acquire two Scorpène submarines . Faced with Spanish and German competition, Paris is strengthening its strategic dialogue to secure this major contract in the Mediterranean.
The Bobigny Assize Court sentenced El Mehdi Zouhairi to life imprisonment for orchestrating, from Morocco, two deadly shootings in Saint-Ouen in 2020. His co-defendants received sentences ranging from 24 to 30 years in prison.