Muslim Federations Seek Consensus on French Islam Charter
21 January 2021
The three Muslim federations, members of the French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) who asked for time to sign the "charter of principles for Islam in France" gave, on (…)
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French Justice Minister Defends Veil as Potential Choice in Secularism Debate
20 January 2021
Before the deputies, the Minister of Justice, Éric Dupond-Moretti, spoke about the Draft Law strengthening respect for the principles of the Republic, including the wearing of (…)
Muslim Community Feels Targeted by French Anti-Extremism Bill, Lawmaker Says
20 January 2021
The PCF deputy Elsa Faucillon affirms that the Muslim community is stigmatized through the draft law "strengthening the republican principles" aimed at fighting radical Islam.
Nice Muslim Group Revives Plans for Major Mosque After City Abandons Project
19 January 2021
The Organization of Muslims of the French Riviera (OMCA) intends to take over the project to build the great mosque of the Plaine du Var in Nice. This is after the mayor of the (…)
Pastor Advocates for Undocumented Moroccan Immigrant’s Legal Status in France
18 January 2021
Arrived in France for 5 years, Otmane, an undocumented Moroccan, is facing deportation. His meeting with Pastor Donato Dalla Valle, who manages the temporary shelter for the (…)
Macron Meets Muslim Leaders as France Adopts Islam Charter
18 January 2021
The President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, will receive, on Monday, January 18, 2021, the leaders of the French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM). They have (…)
France Closes 9 Mosques in Crackdown on Islamist Separatism
17 January 2021
Nine mosques have been closed in France in recent weeks as part of the fight against separatism, the French Interior Minister, Gérard Darmanin, announced on Saturday. These (…)
Religious Leaders Affirm COVID-19 Vaccines Compatible with Muslim and Jewish Faiths
16 January 2021
While the vaccination campaign is in full swing around the world, the fear of Muslims and Jews revolves around the components of the vaccine. But to reassure both, the Pfizer, (…)
Former Barakacity President Acquitted in Cyberbullying Case, Demands Apology from Interior Minister
16 January 2021
Prosecuted for cyberbullying in September 2020, Driss Yemmou, known as Idriss Sihamedi, former president of the Barakacity association, was acquitted this Friday, January 15 in (…)
Muslim Prayer App Accused of Selling User Location Data to US Government Agencies
14 January 2021
After Muslim Pro, another Muslim prayer app is accused of selling the location data of its users to US government agencies.