France
Franco-Moroccan Filmmaker Dalila Ennadre Dies at 53 After Cancer Battle
The Franco-Moroccan director, Dalila Ennadre, died on Thursday in Paris, at the age of 53, after several years of fighting cancer.
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France
French International Schools Face Tuition Fee Debate Amid Pandemic Disruptions
The Service for Cooperation and Cultural Action (SCAC) held, by videoconference on Thursday, May 7, 2020, the federations of parent-teacher associations of establishments under the direct management of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) and establishments under the School and University International Office (OSUI), to discuss two topics: the rearranged school calendar and tuition fees.
France
French Terror Suspect Hayat Boumeddiene Reportedly Alive in Syrian Camp, New Investigation Launched
A young French jihadist, arrested upon her return to France, claims to have crossed paths with Hayat Boumeddiene, 31, in the Syrian camp of Al-Hol, controlled by Kurdish forces. A new terrorist investigation is now targeting the companion of Amedy Coulibaly, the author in 2015 of the deadly hostage-taking at the Hyper Cacher store in Porte de Vincennes.
Morocco
Moroccan Diaspora Remittances to Decline Amid Global Economic Crisis
Money transfers from Moroccans living abroad to Morocco will see a sharp decline in the coming months due to the covid-19 and the economic crisis in the countries of residence, said consultant Fatima Lahnait.
France
French RV Travelers Stranded in Morocco as Border Closures Extend Stay
Danielle and her husband are among the French motorhome travelers who have repeatedly bought tickets, hoping to return home by boat, but continue to breathe the air in Marrakech, torn between hope, anger and disappointment.
France
France Extends Foreign Residence Permits and Asylum Certificates Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Faced with the health context related to covid-19, the French parliament has adopted the extension of the validity of residence permits (6 months) and asylum application certificates (3 months).
France
Air France Resumes Limited African Routes, Morocco Excluded
The French airline, after resuming its activities, has planned flights to Africa. While its network in Africa should open up more widely next month, after the lifting of travel restrictions, Morocco will not be able to welcome any flights from this company.
France
French Tourist Stranded in Morocco Awaits Potential Repatriation Flight Amid Travel Restrictions
While Claudine had left with a friend to Morocco on March 8 to return to France on March 26, she finds herself stuck in the kingdom. She is waiting for a hypothetical repatriation flight on May 22 or 28.
France
French Automakers Face Pressure to Relocate Production from Morocco
Relocation is the sine qua non condition for French manufacturers to receive state support to recover from the covid-19 pandemic. This approach, strongly supported by the French Minister of the Economy, Bruno Le Maire, concerns many countries like Morocco, where these manufacturers have set up, generating many jobs.
France
France's Mask Mandate Highlights Debate Over Veil Ban
While France requires its citizens to wear masks in these times of covid-19, it still bans the wearing of veils by Muslim women. Washington Post notes a contradiction in French policy.
France
Lawsuit Claims Twitter Failed to Remove Surge in Racist and Hate Speech During Lockdown
Twitter’s laxity in the face of racist content on its platform is the basis of its legal action in France since May 11. Four associations fighting discrimination believe the social network is failing in its content moderation duties.
France
French Muslims to Celebrate Eid al-Fitr on May 24, 2020
The date of the celebration of the Eid al-Fitr in France is already known. It has just been announced by the Muslim Theological Council of France (CTMF).