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Morocco: Addicted to heroin

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France 24 heads to a clinic in Morocco to see how volunteers there are tackling the growing problem of drug addiction. Next, British Prime Minister David Cameron pays a surprise visit to Libya after heading to Algeria where he and President Bouteflika agree on a security partnership. Finally, although Tunisia is a long way from winning its struggle for post-revolutionary stability, some women who feel that they can now play a more active role in their country's future say it's not all bad.

THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB
Foreigners urged to flee Benghazi
26/01/2013 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Foreigners urged to flee Benghazi

The British Foreign Office warns of a "specific and imminent" terrorist threat in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, prompting several other governments to urge their nationals to leave the city immediately. Next, we look at how Moroccan activists are putting pressure on the government to stop the growing number of underage marriages. Finally, we head to a town in Tunisia that’s struggling to tempt back tourists, more than two years after the country’s revolution.
Algeria's deadly hostage crisis
19/01/2013 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Algeria's deadly hostage crisis

The Algerian army launches a fatal rescue bid on hostages being held by Islamist gunmen at a desert gas field. With dozens of foreign nationals amongst the captives, the speed of the operation attracts diplomatic criticism. Next, we look at the history of the leader of the terrorist cell claiming responsibility for attacking the gas complex. Moktar Belmoktar is a veteran of the Algerian civil war.
Tunisia: Two years after the Jasmine revolution
12/01/2013 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Tunisia: Two years after the Jasmine revolution

Two years after Tunisian revolutionaries succeeded in bringing about regime change, many in the birthplace of the uprising are now wondering whether the bloody struggle was worth it. Also, the leader that they ousted may be gone but he is far from forgotten. Tunisian officials are still doing what they can to get their hands on the exiled Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali.
Morocco: women fight for right to inheritance
05/01/2013 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Morocco: women fight for right to inheritance

In Morocco, unmarried and widowed women are increasingly overlooked in the sale and inheritance of land. Many are now campaigning for a change to traditional laws. Next, there are hopes that a new tramway for Casablanca will help drive economic and social development in the city. Finally, a lack of willing hands is hampering Tunisia's olive oil industry as the country faces the harvest of a bumper crop.
Ben Ali's bling under the hammer
29/12/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Ben Ali's bling under the hammer

Ben Ali's bling goes under the hammer as Tunisian authorities auction off the assets of the deposed dictator. Meanwhile, it’s a year since the Justice and Development party swept to power in Morocco. France 24 heads out to take a look at what has changed in the kingdom. Finally, we meet Algerian retirees who say they spent the best years of their lives working to rebuild France but are now scraping out a living with no help from authorities.

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