French energy group Engie and Morocco's OCP Group are set to deepen their strategic partnership through the creation of a joint venture, expected to be established by autumn 2026, according to Africa Intelligence. The new entity will oversee the implementation of projects announced by the two groups during French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Morocco in October 2024. Feasibility studies launched several months ago have reportedly reached an advanced stage, paving the way for the
Le groupe français Engie et le groupe marocain OCP sont sur le point de franchir une nouvelle étape dans leur partenariat stratégique avec la création d’une coentreprise (joint-venture), attendue d’ici l’automne 2026, selon des informations publiées vendredi par Africa Intelligence. Cette structure doit permettre de mettre en œuvre les projets annoncés par les deux groupes lors de la visite d’État du
El grupo francés Engie y el marroquí OCP se preparan para avanzar en su colaboración estratégica mediante la creación de una empresa conjunta, proyectada para antes del otoño de 2026, según reportes de Africa Intelligence. Esta nueva entidad apunta a implementar los proyectos anunciados durante la visita de Estado del presidente Emmanuel Macron en octubre de 2024 a Marruecos. Los estudios de viabilidad llevados a cabo en los últimos meses
As the summer peak of Operation Marhaba 2026 approaches, Tanger Med will, from July 15, restrict port access to travelers holding a confirmed ticket with a specified crossing date and time. The measure is intended to prevent congestion and better manage the transit of Moroccans living abroad during the busiest travel days.
À l’approche du pic estival de Marhaba 2026, Tanger Med restreint dès le 15 juillet l’accès au port aux seuls voyageurs munis d’un billet ferme avec date et heure de traversée. Une mesure destinée à éviter les engorgements et à mieux encadrer le transit des MRE lors des journées de forte affluence.
Ante la proximidad del pico estival de Marhaba 2026, Tanger Med restringirá desde el 15 de julio el acceso al puerto únicamente a los viajeros que cuenten con un billete confirmado, con fecha y hora de travesía. La medida busca evitar congestiones y organizar mejor el tránsito de los marroquíes residentes en el extranjero (MRE) durante las jornadas de mayor afluencia.
Beginning on September 1, 2026, the Great Mosque of Lyon will introduce a fixed contribution of 75 euros for facilitating funeral prayer ceremonies within its facilities. This move, conveyed in a memo to Muslim funeral service providers, has stirred strong reactions among segments of the community. The mosque clarifies in its note that the fee is meant to cover «costs associated with staff mobilization, facility maintenance, and service provisions for families». Details regarding
British police announced on Monday the arrest of 12 people suspected of involvement in an alleged far-right terrorist plot targeting the UK Ijtima, a large Muslim gathering held last week in Suffolk, eastern England. According to London's Counter Terrorism Command, 11 men, aged between 27 and 82, and a 48-year-old woman were arrested on Sunday and Monday, mainly in London and eastern England. Eight of the men are suspected of terrorism offences, three others of conspiracy to commit murder,
The driver of the truck involved in the death of a 17-year-old girl, which occurred overnight from Thursday to Friday in Aulnoye-Aymeries in northern France after the World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco, has been charged and remanded in custody, the Avesnes-sur-Helpe prosecutor's office announced on Sunday. According to AFP, the 45-year-old man is being prosecuted for involuntary manslaughter aggravated by driving under the influence of alcohol, as well as for failing to assist
La Grande Mosquée de Lyon demandera, à compter du 1er septembre 2026, une participation forfaitaire de 75 euros pour l’organisation des cérémonies de prière funéraire dans ses locaux. Annoncée dans une note adressée aux entreprises de pompes funèbres musulmanes, cette mesure a provoqué de vives réactions au sein d’une partie de la communauté. Dans son document, la mosquée explique que cette