Moroccan Woman Destroys Alcohol Aisle in Reims Store for Second Time
9 October 2020
And two for a hysterical woman. A Moroccan woman has returned a second time to destroy the alcohol aisle in the same store in Reims.
Religion
French Unions Oppose ’Separatism’ Law, Citing Concerns Over Muslim Stigmatization
30 September 2020
In France, five unions express their opposition to the draft law against separatism. They say no to "a new Islamophobic campaign of stigmatization of Muslim populations".
Morocco to Take Control of Unfinished Angers Mosque After Association Vote
29 September 2020
The members of the Association of Muslims of Angers (AMA) voted on Friday, September 25, for the transfer of the Abou-Bakr-Essedik mosque to the Moroccan Ministry of Habous and (…)
Moroccan Priest Honored with Aachen Peace Prize for Migrant Aid Work
27 September 2020
The promoters of the Aachen Peace Prize have decided to award this year’s 2020 prize to Father Antoine Exelmans for his commitment in Morocco and his actions towards irregular (…)
Moroccan Socialist Leader Calls for Ban on Religious Exploitation in Elections
26 September 2020
The First Secretary of the USFP, Driss Lachgar, disagrees with the government. He accuses it of exploiting religion and using money in elections, while remaining attached to (…)
Controversy Erupts Over Proposed Transfer of Angers Mosque to Moroccan Control
25 September 2020
The planned transfer of the Angers mosque to Morocco is not to the liking of Mohamed El Hourch, former president of the Association of Muslims of Angers (AMA), ousted a year ago.
Morocco May Acquire Ownership of Major Mosque Under Construction in Angers, France
25 September 2020
The Abou-Bakr-Essedik mosque, under construction since 2014 in the Hauts-de-Saint-Aubin area, could be donated free of charge to the Kingdom of Morocco.
Mélenchon Warns New French Law Targets Islam, Sparking Religious Controversy
22 September 2020
The LFI deputy stated that the future law against separatisms is aimed only at Islam, warning against any attempt to rekindle "three centuries of religious war" in France.
Morocco Extends Suspension of Friday Mosque Prayers Amid COVID-19 Concerns
21 September 2020
Friday prayer in mosques will remain suspended, as long as the health situation remains unchanged, said the Minister of Habous and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq.
Muslim Leader: Hijab Not Mandatory in Islam, Challenges Common Belief
20 September 2020
The controversy sparked by the presence of Maryam Pougetoux, vice-president of UNEF, arriving at the National Assembly veiled, elicited the reaction of Tareq Oubrou, imam and (…)