Ben Ali's 'ill-gotten gains'

A trial involving Tunisia's former President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali affords a tantalising glimpse into his private life. Also, in the wake of sex allegations surrounding a former French minister, Morocco's apparent popularity with paedophiles comes to light. Finally, we discover the transformation of a remote town in Algeria into haven for jazz and funk enthusiasts.

THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB

Al Qaeda casts shadow over election in Algeria

In this edition: Violence looms violence in Algeria as the Presidential election campaign is about to start; Lybian leader Moammar Gaddafi on a bad start as head of the African Union; and Morocco cleans up after the floods.

07/03/2009 - THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB

Moroccan textiles take a knock

In this edition: the dark legacy of Hassan II; the global economic crisis has dealt a body blow to Morocco's textiles industry; and Tunisia tunes in to new music.

01/03/2009 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Documentary uncovers French nuclear legacy in Algeria

This edition focuses on a documentary showing France nuclear tests performed in Algeria, asks what chance the only woman in the Algerian presidential race has and wonders if Libian leader Gaddafi is going to scrap the government.

22/02/2009 - THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB

Little to celebrate after twenty years of the Arab Maghreb Union

In this week's edition of the Week in the Maghreb: twenty years after the creation of the Arab Maghreb Union, there is little to celebrate. But also: we meet victims of the recent floods in Morocco, and discover a new film on Casablanca.

08/02/2009 - THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB

Algerian opposition splits on Presidential election

In this edition : the Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi takes charge of the African Union, the main opposition leaders in Algeria may have bowed out of the Presidential election and Spanish football clubs search for new talent in Morocco.

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