Latest update: 29/10/2012 

- Algeria - Maghreb - Morocco - Muammar Gaddafi - Tunisia


Victory in Bani Walid, but militia's grip continues

We head first to Libya, where the government is celebrating a recent victory over die-hard remnants of the old regime. But Libyan leaders are still struggling to reign over former militias loyal to the late Muammar Gaddafi. Also, it’s a year since historic elections in Tunisia, but secular and religious tensions persist amid accusations the government is failing to successfully implement reform. We also explore the recently-published memoirs of former Algerian President, Chadli Bendjedid.

In Tunisia, battle for press freedom is on
21/11/2009 - THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB

In Tunisia, battle for press freedom is on

In this edition: violence taints Algeria's historic qualification to the football World Cup finals in South Africa; freedom of the press in Tunisia in jeopardy; and Libya's Muammar Gaddafi teaches Italian women a thing or two.
Moroccan music hall puts on a show
14/11/2009 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Moroccan music hall puts on a show

In this edition: secrets are revealed in a case involving French monks murdered in Algeria, Mauritania's tourism industry inches its way back to life and a new kind of cabaret in Morocco.
Activits create controversy in Morocco
08/11/2009 - THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB

Activits create controversy in Morocco

A provocative movement in Morocco attempts to jumpstart more civil and religious freedom; US secretary of State Hilary Clinton's visit to Morocco; In Lybia, efforts are made to protect ancient African rock art from vandals.
Press freedom under fire in Morocco
01/11/2009 - THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB

Press freedom under fire in Morocco

Press freedom is under threat in Morocco as the latest of a string of journalists is sentenced for publishing alleged falsehoods about the King; Pollution threatens Morocco's beautiful beaches as laws passed to protect them are ignored.
Focus on the presidential election in Tunisia
24/10/2009 - THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB

Focus on the presidential election in Tunisia

In this edition: Incumbent President Ben Ali won another term in office. FRANCE 24 takes a look at his legacy and what his election win means for Tunisia.

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