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Libya: the long road home

In Libya, residents of the town of Tawergha, perceived as having been Gaddafi supporters, make tentative plans to return. Also, a Mauritanian news agencies links to al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb are questioned. And finally we take a look back on the last 12 months.

05/07/2009 - THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB

Mauritania, on the path to democracy

In this edition: Mauritania, whose election draws nigh, is expected to be on a path to democracy; African refugees clashes with police in Morocco; and Algeria fights swine flu.
27/06/2009 - THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB

Sex abuse cases on the rise in Morocco

In this edition: complaints from the residents of Mauritania’s slums and a children's charity in Morocco calls for action against child abuse, as reported paedophilia cases are on the rise.
13/06/2009 - THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB

Libyan leader Gaddafi meets with Italian representatives

In this edition: Muammar Gaddafi is in Italy for an historic state visit; a Mauritanian religious school challenges the stereotypes; western Sahara refugees returns to Algeria after getting an education in Cuba.
06/06/2009 - THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB

Polls postponed after breakthrough in talks in Mauritania

In this edition: France 24 looks at Mauritania where rival parties agree to postpone the elections. Then, focus on the Moroccon Capital facing a huge population growth.

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