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04/02/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Algerian nationalist Abdelhamid Mehri dies aged 85

In Algeria tributes were paid to Abdelhamid Mehri, one of the country's most famous political figures, after he passed away at the age of 85. Meanwhile, the Algerian government has said that it has nothing to hide as a French investigation into the kidnapping and deaths of 7 monks during the Algerian civil war back in 1996 continues. Finally, we meet an odd couple in Morocco, whose story has inspired a French comedy hit.

28/01/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Libya: the NTC's hard road to stability

We begin in Libya, where reprisals against former supporters of Muammar Gaddafi have knocked the credibility of the interim ruling council. We then head to Tunisia where the rise of political Islam has led hard-line Salafists to become bolder in their condemnation of the secular media. Finally, we meet an Algerian-born actress drawing on memories of home to blow Parisian audiences away.

21/01/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Spanish PM looks for closer ties with Morocco

As custom dictates, Spain's new leader heads to Morocco on his first official trip abroad. There are some difficult topics to be tackled, but Mariano Rajoy wants to warm Madrid's relations with Rabat. Also, a year after the Jasmine revolution we take a look at some of the hurdles that Tunisia’s new government has to overcome. Finally, it's football fever as Tunisia and Libya hope to do themselves proud in the Africa Cup of Nations.

14/01/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Tunisia one year on: mending fences with France

The French Foreign Minister Alain Juppé pays a visit to Tunis, hailing the beginning of a new chapter in Franco-Tunisian relations. Next, we meet the Moroccan anti-monarchy rapper who has just been released from jail on charges he says were trumped up. Finally, a young filmmaker tracks down surviving members of an Algerian orchestra from the 1950s.

07/01/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Libya: bringing rebel fighters back into the field

Libya's new masters try bringing rival bands of militias back into the fold. Meanwhile, the French foreign minister pays a visit to Tunisia, pledging millions of euros of investment. Finally, the topic of abortion has long been considered taboo in Morocco, but there are now growing calls for changes to the law.

24/12/2011 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

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.

17/12/2011 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

The Tunisia uprising, one year on

A special edition entirely dedicated to the one-year anniversary of the Tunisian uprising. Firstly we return to Sidi Bouzid, the city credited with being the birthplace of a revolution that swept through so many Arab states. We then meet some of those struggling to recover from injuries suffered during the uprising against Ben Ali's regime. Finally, we look at how Tunisia's interim president and Prime minister are heading up efforts to bring stability back to their country.

10/12/2011 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Salafists fight secularism in Tunisia's universities

In Tunisia, conservative Islamists are becoming increasingly insistent - we look at protests held at one university in Manouba. Also, Libya’s Prime Minister and Tripoli's residents urge former fighters to put down their weapons and go home. Finally, Africa's biggest shopping complex opens in Morocco, but some fear it will drive a deeper wedge between the have's and have-nots.

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03/12/2011 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Tunisia mining controversy: violent protests erupt in Gafsa region

Tunisia's new government races to meet the people’s expectations for change for the better. In the mining region of Gafsa, anger over recruitment methods spills over into violence. Meanwhile, in Morocco, the online press pushes the boundaries of freedom of expression. Finally, legends of Algerian football search for answers as to why so many have fathered children with disabilities. Some are convinced they were given dangerous drugs at training camps.

28/11/2011 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Morocco elections: a new constitution, a new start?

Morocco has held its first parliamentary elections since a new constitution was approved by a referendum in July. Meanwhile, in Libya, Misrata remembers its dead with the opening of a new museum to highlight the brutality of Muammar Gaddafi. Finally, we head to Ouarzazate in Morocco where we discover North Africa’s answer to Hollywood.