Christophe Lecourtier, currently France’s ambassador to Morocco, was appointed on Tuesday, March 10, to head the French Development Agency (AFD), according to Le Monde. His appointment, approved by the executive branch, still requires parliamentary approval. The AFD is considered one of France’s main instruments of international influence. President Emmanuel Macron selected the diplomat to succeed Rémy Rioux, who has held the position since 2016 and whose term will end on
The 18 Senegalese fans sentenced for hooliganism during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco will have to return to court after the public prosecutor and the civil parties appealed the initial ruling. The defendants are now scheduled to appear at a hearing in Rabat on March 16, according to France 24. On February 19, a Rabat court sentenced the 18 Senegalese supporters to prison terms ranging from three months to one year in a first-instance ruling. They were convicted on
The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) announced that, based on astronomical calculations, the conjunction of the new moon marking the beginning of Shawwal 1447 AH will occur on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 01:23 (UTC). Given the favorable conditions for sighting the lunar crescent, the council confirmed that Eid al-Fitr 1447 AH will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, 2026. This year, the end-of-Ramadan charity (Zakat al-Fitr) has been set at 9 euros per person. Determined according to
This Tuesday morning, the lifeless body of young Younes Al Alaoui was discovered in a canal within the Tadsi area, part of the Beni Zouli commune in Zagora province, ten days after he went missing. Media sources report that the grim discovery was made by a local authority official. The one-year-old was found fully clothed, with no visible signs of violence on his body. The Royal Gendarmerie promptly launched an initial investigation at the scene, under the guidance of the public prosecutor's
In the 1700s, American statesman Thomas Jefferson purchased a copy of the Quran. Historical records suggest that the third President of the US bought the book as a law student while others say he studied it to better understand his Muslim enemies in North Africa.
Un Marocain de 55 ans a perdu la vie lundi après avoir été renversé par une voiture sur la route reliant Gioia Tauro à Taurianova, dans le sud de l'Italie, selon les médias locaux. Les secours se sont rapidement rendus sur place, mais la victime a succombé à ses blessures. Une enquête a été ouverte par les autorités pour élucider les circonstances de l'accident, et des démarches sont en cours pour
Un ciudadano marroquí de 55 años perdió la vida el lunes tras ser atropellado por un vehículo en la carretera que une Gioia Tauro con Taurianova, en el sur de Italia, según informan los medios locales. Los servicios de emergencia llegaron rápidamente al lugar del incidente, pero la víctima no logró sobrevivir a las heridas sufridas. Las autoridades han iniciado una investigación para esclarecer las circunstancias del trágico
In the heart of Tikiouine, Agadir, the As. Sport Boys Tikiouine Champion-Making Project Association has turned a street into a vibrant kickboxing arena during Ramadan, offering a positive outlet for youth amid the holy month. This groundbreaking initiative not only fosters community spirit but also aims to discover and nurture future kickboxing talents.
A 55-year-old Moroccan man died on Monday after being hit by a car between the municipalities of Gioia Tauro and Taurianova in southern Italy, local media reported. Emergency services responded to the scene, but the victim succumbed to his injuries. Authorities have opened an investigation to determine the circumstances of the accident and are working to contact the victim’s family.
La proposition de loi visant à désigner le Front Polisario comme organisation terroriste continue de gagner du terrain parmi les législateurs américains. Ce texte, introduit par le représentant républicain Joe Wilson, a récemment obtenu le soutien de la congressiste républicaine Claudia Tenney. Claudia Tenney, représentante du 24e district de New York depuis 2023, a exprimé son appui lundi, quelques jours après que le
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