What happened to Ben Barka?

Moroccan opposition figure Medhi Ben Barka went missing in 1965 after reportedly meeting two French agents in Paris but his body was never found, and the question of what exactly happened to him has never been answered. October 17 1961 saw a deadly crackdown on Algerian pro-independence protesters on the streets of Paris. France 24 goes to meet those who witnessed the day's events first-hand. And in Algeria we look at new efforts from the country's press to ensure editorial independence.

12/09/2009 - THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB

"Mules" go back and forth in Ceuta enclave

In this edition: mounting questions this week abt the release of the Lockerbie bomber Abdel Basset Al Megrahi and the moroccan mule women, who transport merchandise back and forth between Morroco and the enclave of Céuta.

12/09/2009 - THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB

Gaddafi celebrates 40 years in power despite Lockerbie scandal

In this edition: in Libya, Gaddafi celebrates its 40 years in power despite the Lockerbie scandal; during Ramadan, Algeria enjoys a fasting break; and Ramadan is also a good opportunity to quit smoking.

THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB

Celebration of Gaddafi's 40 years in power

In this edition: tensions continue after Al-Megrahi's liberation; the 40th anniversary of Gaddafi's rise to power in Libya; Ramadan in Algeria; the upcoming presidential election in Tunisia; a crucial livelihood dries up in Morocco.

THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB

Lockerbie bomber Al-Megrahi back in Tripoli

In this edition: the freed Lockerbie bomber Al-Megrahi arrives to a hero's welcome in Tripoli; a suicide bombing hits the French embassy in Mauritania; Algerians are concerned that Ramadan has cut this year's tourist season short.

15/08/2009 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Mauritanian President fears "emerging terrorism"

In this edition: Fears and new tide of Mauritanian terror; female officers graduate from Algerian academy; and, how some Berber communities in Morroco are hoping to cash in on cactus products.