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First pictures published of Algeria's Bouteflika
13/06/2013 - AFRICA NEWS

First pictures published of Algeria's Bouteflika

In tonight's look at top stories from across Africa: Algeria's government hopes that the first images of an ailing President Bouteflika on the road to recovery will reassure those worried about his political future.
Libya: former Gaddafi officials banned from office
01/06/2013 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Libya: former Gaddafi officials banned from office

In Libya, militia groups continue to put pressure on the government - with some success. Next, we go in Tunisia where three Femen activists were arrested this week after a topless protest in support of a young Tunisian activist. Finally, our correspondents report on the efforts being made to renovate the Kasbah of Algiers.
Hollande discusses French foreign policy
31/05/2013 - FRANCE

Hollande discusses French foreign policy

In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, RFI and TV5 Monde, French President François Hollande discussed France's foreign policy, focussing particularly on Africa and the Middle East.
Libyans struggle to reclaim their property
26/05/2013 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Libyans struggle to reclaim their property

In the Libyan city of Misrata, habitants are battling to reverse a divisive property law brought in under the old regime. Next, in Morocco, who are you going to call if you've got embarrassing questions? Hit radio encourages listeners to open up about the taboo subject of sex. Finally, the French institute in New York hosts an exhibition by Tunisian artists inspired by their experiences after the revolution.
Shhh! Algeria’s president is ill, expect no details
21/05/2013 - ALGERIA

Shhh! Algeria’s president is ill, expect no details

The tight-lipped official response to Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's latest health crisis sparked conflicting reports and rumours. But beneath the fracas, real fears are simmering about Algeria’s political future.
Bouteflika's health 'improving', says Algerian PM
20/05/2013 - ALGERIA

Bouteflika's health 'improving', says Algerian PM

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is recovering in Paris after suffering a minor stroke last month, Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal said in a statement on Monday, breaking official silence over the health of the country’s ailing leader.
Where is Wally / Bouteflika?
20/05/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Where is Wally / Bouteflika?

Confusion reigns over the health of Algeria's President Bouteflika, who was brought to Paris in April for treatment. Two Algerian newspapers have been censored over information regarding his condition. Also, we look at opposition online to Yahoo's takeover of Tumblr. Finally, two days on from Denmark's victory in the Eurovision Song Contest, there is still much discussion online about the weirder acts and the politics of voting.
Plotting Algeria's course (part 2)
20/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Plotting Algeria's course (part 2)

Speculation over Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s health highlights Algeria’s longstanding culture of secrecy, amid worries over what will follow once the last generation to have fought the war of independence dies out.
Plotting Algeria's course
20/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Plotting Algeria's course

Speculation over Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s health highlights Algeria’s longstanding culture of secrecy, amid worries over what will follow once the last generation to have fought the war of independence dies out.
Bouteflika’s bill of health: two papers censored
20/05/2013 - IN THE PAPERS INTERNATIONAL

Bouteflika’s bill of health: two papers censored

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Mon. 20/05/13: Tunisian papers are optimistic democracy will prevail given the recent Salafist violence. Algerian meanwhile say the conditions are similar to Algeria in the 1990s in the lead up to the civil war. Algerian papers are also reacting to the censoring of two dailies over an article that alleged President Abdelaziz Bouteflika had slipped into a coma. Also, China’s Prime Minister visits India while many Indians are sceptical about Beijing's intentions.
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