Belgium
Belgian Court Blocks Deportation of Alleged Extremist Preacher Linked to Terror Attacks
The Belgian Council for Alien Law Litigation (CCE) opposed the expulsion of the Moroccan Abdallah Ouahbour, recognized however as a "threat to society".
Topic
Immigration
France
France Issues Fewer Visas to Moroccans in 2021, Down 29.6% from Previous Year
For the whole of 2021, the French consulates in Morocco issued 69,408 visas to Moroccan nationals, a figure down 29.6% compared to 2020.
Morocco
Morocco Hosts Over 17,000 Refugees, Nearly Quarter Under 12 Years Old
As of the end of November 2021, Morocco officially had 17,558 refugees and asylum seekers. And it is the city of Rabat that takes the largest share with an estimated number of 1,373, according to figures released by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Morocco.
Spain
Spain's Population Declines for First Time in 5 Years Amid Low Immigration, High Death Rate
Very few Moroccans settled in Spain during the first half of 2021, which among other things led to an unprecedented decline in the Spanish population.
Morocco
Moroccan Consulate Brings Mobile Services to Expats in Poitiers for Migrants Day
On the occasion of the celebration of International Migrants Day, the Moroccan Consulate General in Bordeaux organized a mobile consulate yesterday, Saturday, December 18, for the Moroccan community established in Poitiers. The aim was to bring the consulate closer to the Moroccans living abroad (MREs).
Morocco
Rapper French Montana Addresses Congress on Opioid Crisis and Immigration
The American rapper of Moroccan origin, French Montana , went to the Capitol where he met with American officials to talk to them about the opioid epidemic and immigration.
Spain
Four Arrested in Spain After Moroccan Passengers Flee Diverted Flight
The net is tightening on the Moroccans who had fled the plane after an emergency landing at Palma de Mallorca airport (Spain). Four of them were arrested on Wednesday and searches are continuing to arrest the other eight.
Morocco
US Green Card Lottery Draws Thousands of Hopeful Moroccan Applicants
Every year, thousands of young Moroccans are rushing to obtain the green card to emigrate to the United States. Since the opening of registrations this year, many Moroccans have already tried their luck.
France
Morocco Leads as Top Foreign-Born Group in France, INSEE Report Shows
12% of foreign residents in France were born in Morocco. This is what the latest report from the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) published in mid-October reveals.
Morocco
US Visa Lottery 2023 Opens: 55,000 Green Cards Available Starting October 6
Registration for the 2023 US Immigration Visa Lottery (visa lottery) program opens tomorrow, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 and will continue until November 9.
France
French Interior Minister Tightens Immigration Controls, Urges Stricter Enforcement
The French Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmanin, discussed the issue of illegal immigration and the application of the law strengthening the principles of the Republic with the prefects of the departments and gave them new instructions.
Sport
PSG Star Hakimi Sparks Immigration Debate with Comments on Muslim Community in Paris
Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi has incurred the wrath of the French far right, following his interview for the newspaper l’Équipe . He stated that the presence of a large Arab and Muslim community has allowed him an easy integration.