Morocco
British Tourist Arrested in Morocco for Filming Police Checkpoints
A British tourist was arrested after filming elements of the Moroccan gendarmerie in the exercise of their duties.
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France
French Muslims to Celebrate Eid al-Fitr on April 10, CFCM Announces
The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) announced on Monday, April 1 the date of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the month of Ramadan which began on March 11 in France.
Morocco
Morocco Ranks 17th Among Top IMF Debtors with $1.34 Billion Outstanding
According to the ranking of an American financial news site, Morocco is among the 20 most indebted countries to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Morocco
Casablanca Airport Aims for Global Hub Status by 2030 World Cup
The Mohammed V Casablanca airport is displaying its new ambitions: its transformation into a mega hub, like Hong Kong and Dubai (United Arab Emirates), by 2030, where Morocco will co-host the World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal.
Morocco
Marseille Drug Lord's Extradition from Morocco Faces Legal Hurdles
The extradition of Félix Bingui alias "the Cat", one of the biggest drug traffickers in Marseille, arrested in early March in Casablanca to France will not be effective anytime soon.
Morocco
Tragedy in Casablanca: Investigation Launched After Pregnant Woman Dies During Childbirth at University Hospital
An investigation has been opened after the death of a pregnant woman, already the mother of a child, which occurred in March at the Ibn Rochd University Hospital in Casablanca. Her family members suspect a medical error.
France
French Muslim Council Announces Eid al-Fitr Date for 2024
Begun on March 11, the month of Ramadan is gradually coming to an end. The Muslim Theological Council of France (CTMF) announced on Saturday the date of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the fasting period on the occasion of the start of the last decade of the holy month.
Sport
Al Ahly Player Faces Criminal Court for Assaulting Moroccan Footballer Mohamed Chibi
In Egypt, the case Mohamed Chibi of the Moroccan international Mohamed Chibi playing for Pyramids FC who was assaulted by Hussein Al-Shahat at the end of a match is far from over. The Al Ahly player risks a heavy prison sentence.
Sport
Arsenal Eyes £60M Move for Real Madrid's Brahim Dìaz
The Spanish-Moroccan international Brahim Dìaz is in the sights of an English club that has made an attractive offer to recruit him during the summer transfer window.
Morocco
Dar Bouazza Plans $200 Million Expressway Renovation to Improve Safety and Traffic Flow
The Dar Bouazza region wishes to carry out renovation work on the expressway, in order to reduce the risk of road accidents and improve the quality of life of the inhabitants. The project requires an investment of 2 billion dirhams.
Morocco
Rapper French Montana Performs Umrah Pilgrimage in Mecca with Mother
American rapper of Moroccan origin French Montana flew a few days ago with his mother to Mecca (Saudi Arabia), where he performed the minor pilgrimage, the Umrah.
Morocco
Ryanair Launches Low-Cost Domestic Flights in Morocco, Challenging Competitors
The Irish low-cost airline Ryanair has officially launched its domestic flights in Morocco, with very attractive prices. The third airline to operate flights in the kingdom, it becomes a competitor of Royal Air Maroc (RAM) and Air Arabia Maroc.