Tag: North African
France’s choice of non-Muslim to lead French Islam foundation causes controversy
The appointment of French politician Jean-Pierre Chevènement to head the newly formed Foundation for Islam in France, which aims to improve relations between the...
Evidence of early Muslim burials unearthed in Nimes
February 28, 2016
Three sets of medieval-era remains found France may turn out to be some of the earliest evidence of Muslim presence outside of...
Spanish authorities dismantle terror cell in Ceuta
Spanish authorities arrested four suspected members of a terror cell Saturday morning in that country's North African territory of Ceuta, a quartet that Spain's...
Sarkozy speaks about Islam, integration and Rachida Dati’s roots
Several days before the vote for the UMP presidency, Nicolas Sarkozy mentioned “one of his favorite themes,” that is, “integration the French way.” According...
