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France and Morocco prepare major bilateral treaty

France plans to elevate its ties with Morocco through a landmark bilateral treaty, mirroring pacts it holds with key European capitals. This move follows President Emmanuel Macron's recent state visit and signals a strong commitment to the Maghreb and Europe alike. The agreement marks a promising......

French customs seize 137 kilos of cocaine hidden in truck from Spain

French customs officers have seized nearly 137 kilograms of cocaine concealed in a truck traveling from Spain to the Netherlands, judicial authorities said on Wednesday, highlighting the growing use of road routes for cocaine trafficking in southwestern France. The drugs, packaged into 120 blocks with......

“A Major Step For France”: health minister announces nationwide lung cancer screening by 2030

French Health Minister Stéphanie Rist announced on Wednesday that lung cancer will now be included in a nationwide screening program, similar to existing initiatives for breast and colon cancer. The announcement coincided with World Cancer Day, highlighting France’s commitment to early detection......

France and Sweden sign nuclear energy pact

France and Sweden have signed a letter of intent to advance nuclear power projects across the Scandinavian country. The agreement, finalized on the sidelines of the European Union's Energy Council meeting in Brussels on December 19, underscores French industry's keen interest in deploying its......

France and Morocco negotiate landmark bilateral treaty

France and Morocco are moving forward with plans for a comprehensive new bilateral treaty designed to redefine their strategic partnership. This initiative builds on recent high-level diplomatic talks focused on bolstering ties in key areas like trade, security, and cultural exchanges. The agreement......

France: GDP growth falls below 1% in 2025, according to Insee

France’s economic growth remained below the symbolic threshold of 1 percent in 2025, as gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.9 percent over the year, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee). The slowdown was particularly visible in......

Rabat hosts the 5th session of the Morocco–France parliamentary forum

The Moroccan Parliament is hosting the fifth session of the Morocco–France Parliamentary Forum on January 29 and 30, in Rabat. The meeting aims to strengthen institutional dialogue and enhance political cooperation between the two countries. The session is co-chaired on the Moroccan side by Rachid......

France records a historic surge in business creation in 2025, says Insee

France registered a record number of new businesses in 2025, according to figures released by the national statistics office Insee, confirming a strong entrepreneurial momentum despite economic uncertainties. In total, more than 1.16 million companies were created during the year, marking an increase......

Algeria summons French chargé d’affaires after France 2 broadcast

Algeria has summoned the French chargé d’affaires in Algiers following the broadcast of a television program on France 2 that addressed the ongoing diplomatic crisis between the two countries. The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the move was intended to formally protest the content......