France
Footballer's Wife Slams Racist Attacks on Biracial Children
Moroccan Majda Sakho, wife of French international Mamadou Sakho, settles scores with those who have made racist insults against her three children.
Topic
Racism
Sport
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior Finds Warm Welcome in Morocco Amid Spanish Racism Struggles
The Brazilian striker of Real Madrid, Vinicius Junior, was applauded by Moroccan supporters at the end of the match against Al Hilal (5-3) in the final of the Club World Cup in Morocco. He, who is the target of several racist insults from Spanish supporters, was not insensitive to this gesture of love from the Moroccans.
Spain
Veiled Actress Hajar Brown Speaks Out on Racism and Islamophobia in Entertainment Industry
Moroccan-origin actress and influencer Hajar Brown shares the racist and Islamophobic discrimination she continues to face, during castings or on the street.
Spain
Barcelona Bus Driver on Trial for Alleged Veil Removal and Discrimination
A public bus driver in Barcelona tried to remove the veil from Hanan B., a woman of Moroccan origin who was traveling with her three children on May 29, 2020. The prosecution has requested ten months in prison against him.
France
European Lawmaker Faces Trial for Anti-Muslim Hate Speech in France
The lifting of the parliamentary immunity of the European deputy Nicolas Bay, former cadre of the Rassemblement national, also vice-president of Reconquête! targeted by an investigation for incitement to racial hatred against Muslims, paves the way for the elected representative to be brought to justice.
France
Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Racially Motivated Murder in Northern France
The Douai Assize Court (Hauts-de-France) sentenced Ludovic Ladrière, the murderer of Karim El Barni, to 25 years in criminal detention. The resident of Saint-Waast-la-Vallée (near Bavay) admitted to having fired several times at the victim with his rifle on January 12, 2018.
France
Racist Messages Expose Discrimination Against Maghrebi Workers at French Postal Bank
In France, employees of Maghrebi origin at the post office bank are victims of racism. Messages read in a WhatsApp group show the extent of the phenomenon.
Sport
Moroccan Leader Condemns Racist Chants at African Soccer Tournament in Algeria
Abdelilah Benkirane , Secretary General of the Party of Justice and Development (PJD), is saddened by the racist remarks made by spectators towards Moroccans during the opening ceremony of the 7th edition of the African Nations Championship of local players (CHAN) in Algeria.
Sport
Moroccan Football Federation Condemns Racist Incidents at African Championship Opening
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has denounced and firmly condemned the "malicious acts and abject maneuvers" that marred the opening of the 7th edition of the African Nations Championship for local players (CHAN).
France
French Far-Right Leader Zemmour Fined €4,000 for Racist Insult Against TV Host
The Paris court has convicted former presidential candidate Éric Zemmour, who is also the president of the Reconquête party, to a 4,000 euro fine and 3,000 euros in damages for racist insult. In 2018, he had described Hapsatou Sy’s first name as an "insult to France".
Morocco
Survey Reveals Moroccan Views on Racial Discrimination: Majority See No Issue
The Arab Barometer conducted a study on Moroccans’ perceptions of racial discrimination and anti-black discrimination. What do they think about it?
Morocco
Kuwait Airways Accused of Racial Discrimination in Flight Attendant Hiring
The application of a woman for the position of flight attendant was rejected because she had "dark skin." An investigation into the recruitment process entrusted to Meccti, "a leader in the provision of recruitment and training services to international airlines," which claims to have subcontracted to a Moroccan company, is underway.