Society
Moroccan nationals now represent a significant portion of France's immigrant population, with over 603,482 valid residence permits issued in 2023, marking a 2.7% increase from the previous year. This development is part of a broader trend in North African immigration to France, where nationals from......
Morocco's Ombudsman Office documented a significant uptick in case submissions during 2023, handling 7,226 cases that marked a 22.14% increase from the previous year. This surge encompasses various categories including grievances, complaints, settlement requests, and institutional proactive measures. Grievances......
Christmas Eve in 2024 was marked by an air of somber reflection as the world observed the holiday under the shadow of ongoing conflicts, particularly the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Bethlehem, the traditional birthplace of Jesus, stood as a poignant symbol of these struggles, with its streets quieter than......
In a move to address prison overcrowding and promote rehabilitation, Morocco's Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, announced that the country's new law on alternative sentencing will come into effect on August 22, 2025. The law, known as Law No. 43.22, is designed to offer non-custodial penalties......
In a significant development for France's Muslim community, Al Kindi, the country's sole Muslim private high school, is facing the looming threat of having its state contract revoked. This could mark the end of its partnership with the state, a unique arrangement it has held as the only Muslim......
French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, renowned for his critique of religious extremism and authoritarian regimes, is set to appear before a prosecutor in Algeria today. The circumstances of his detention remain unclear since his arrest over a week ago. Sansal’s lawyer, François Zimeray,......
In a development that highlights France's ongoing conversation about cultural identity, Sabah Aib, the newly crowned Miss Nord-Pas-de-Calais, has become the center of intense public discourse following her regional pageant victory. The 18-year-old law student, who will compete for the Miss France......
The recent suspension of Ouadih Dada, a distinguished journalist and news anchor at Morocco's public television channel 2M, has triggered widespread controversy over press freedom and union rights in the country's media landscape. The suspension, effective October 21, removed Dada from his positions......
As the sun rose over Eldoret, Kenya, a somber procession began, marking the start of Rebecca Cheptegei's final journey. Activists and mourners joined hands, demanding an end to the scourge of gender-based violence that had claimed the life of this promising Olympian. Cheptegei's story is a tragic......
The family of Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan Olympic athlete who tragically died in Kenya, is demanding justice after her former partner allegedly set her on fire. The 33-year-old long-distance runner, who participated in the 2024 Paris Olympics, succumbed to her injuries in a hospital in Eldoret, Kenya. Her......
A chaotic scene unfolded in Marrakech on August 15 when a 38-year-old Frenchman of Moroccan descent was arrested after driving under the influence and hitting multiple pedestrians. The incident was captured in a viral video, sparking widespread outrage. According to the General Directorate of National......
In 2023, Switzerland emerged as the leading Schengen country for approving Moroccan visa applications, boasting an 83.9% acceptance rate. Notably, 82% of these visas were multiple-entry, highlighting Switzerland's openness to Moroccan travelers. According to SchengenVisaInfo, Switzerland, Poland,......
A Transavia flight from Agadir to Paris Orly was delayed on Sunday following a security alert over a passenger’s Bluetooth device name. Flight TO3121, a Boeing 737 with 153 passengers and 6 crew, landed at Orly at 10:08 a.m. as scheduled. The alert began mid-flight when a crew member noticed a......
