French Senate Bans Religious Symbols in Sports, Including Muslim Veil
21 February 2025
The French Senate this week passed a law banning the wearing of religious symbols, including the veil, by Muslim women in sports competitions and swimming pools.
Religion
French School in Morocco Sparks Debate Over Ramadan Accommodation
19 February 2025
A French high school finds itself at the heart of a controversy after giving a deadline to personnel of the French education system in Morocco who plan to participate in a (…)
Drought Decimates Morocco’s Livestock, Threatening Future Eid Celebrations
18 February 2025
In Morocco, the local livestock herd has been heavily impacted by seven years of drought to the point where the celebration of Eid al-Adha 2025 is threatened.
Former French Media Executive Fined for Anti-Muslim Comments
13 February 2025
The Paris Criminal Court has convicted commentator Jean-Claude Dassier, former president of the Olympique de Marseille (OM) football club, for anti-Muslim remarks made on air (…)
Morocco’s Sheep Supply Sufficient for Eid Al-Adha Despite Drought Challenges
12 February 2025
Abderrahmane Mejdoubi, president of the National Association of Sheep and Goat Breeders (ANOC), denies rumors that the national herd of sheep and goats would be "well below" (…)
Moroccan Police Report 160 Offenses at Religious Sites in 2024
12 February 2025
A total of 160 offenses committed in places of worship, including mosques, Christian churches and Jewish synagogues, were handled by the Moroccan police during the year 2024, (…)
French Minister Faces Pushback on Proposed University Veil Ban
9 February 2025
During the show hosted by David Pujadas on TF1 and LCI, Lilia Bouziane, a veiled student, had an intense exchange with French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, who is (…)
Alcohol Sales Spark Controversy in Moroccan Tourist Region
7 February 2025
A lively controversy is currently shaking the commune of Setti Fatma, in the Marrakech region. The cause: the project to open an alcoholic beverage outlet. More than 30 local (…)
France 5 Drops Comedian After Controversy Over Appearance and Social Media Posts
6 February 2025
Accused of Islamism after his first appearance on the "C à Vous" program on France 5 on January 31, the comedian Merwane Benlazar "will no longer be on screen," said Rachida (…)
French Interior Minister Revives Debate on Islam’s Role in France
6 February 2025
Bruno Retailleau, the French Minister of the Interior, is relaunching the debate on the Forum of Islam in France, created by his predecessor Gérald Darmanin in February 2022, (…)