Head of French Islam representative bodies: between novelties and continuity
In January, major changes occurred in central institutions in charge of the official representation of French Islam. Firstly, the rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris [La Grande Mosquéede Paris], Dalil Boubakeur, unexpectedly resigned after a 28 years mandate, invoking personal reasons. Chems-eddine Hafiz, was appointed his successor few days later. Under Algerian influence, the…