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Algerian hostages escape besieged BP facility
17/01/2013 - ALGERIA

Algerian hostages escape besieged BP facility

Dozens of Algerian hostages have escaped a gas facility in southeast Algeria, where Islamist militants continue to hold around 100 people, including 41 foreign nationals. The hostage-takers have demanded France end its military intervention in Mali.
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Mali: desert war
17/01/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Mali: desert war

IN THE FRENCH PAPERS - Thurs. 17/01/13: Papers across France are covering the hostage crisis in Algeria. Libération says it's proof that the conflict in Mali is an international one. Meanwhile, Le Figaro says Algeria is key: without Algeria, France's operation will fail.
Twins named 'Jacques' and 'Chirac'...
16/01/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Twins named 'Jacques' and 'Chirac'...

...in 2001, then French President Jacques Chirac was thus honoured by an Armenian couple after recognising the Armenian genocide. In the past few days it was François Hollande's turn to be honoured, this time with several newborn Malian babies being named..."Hollande"! Also, we look at reaction to the Algerian hostage-taking and more.
Foreigners held hostage by militants at Algeria BP plant
17/01/2013 - ALGERIA

Foreigners held hostage by militants at Algeria BP plant

Islamist militants took 41 foreigners hostage in a deadly raid on a BP gas plant in southern Algeria, regional media said on Wednesday. Three people were reported to have been killed in the attack, including one Briton and a French national.
France at War (part 3)
14/01/2013 - THE DEBATE

France at War (part 3)

A matter of "several weeks", or is France now in it for the long haul in Mali? François Picard’s panel looks at the events that prompted France to deploy to Mali ahead of West African peacekeepers.
US-wanted Algerian hacker arrested in Thailand
10/01/2013 - WEBNEWS

US-wanted Algerian hacker arrested in Thailand

Web reactions to the arrest of an Algerian hacker accused of pirating US bank accounts. NGOs express concern over Syrian refugees facing harsh winter conditions. And net users follow the adventures of a baby panda at San Diego zoo by webcam.
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.
Striking Observers stories from 2012
29/12/2012 - THE OBSERVERS

Striking Observers stories from 2012

This show is made up entirely of amateur images. We've seen time and time again how images captured by ordinary citizens then uploaded onto the Web can change history, or at least shift the balance of power. This week, we take a look back at some of those moments.
Come on, dance the Algerian version of Gangnam Style
28/12/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Come on, dance the Algerian version of Gangnam Style

The French government says it wants an end to racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic messages being posted on Twitter. We also look at You Tube's move to enforce its video view count policy - two billion video views have been removed. Finally, we play a YouTube video that had us in stitches here in the newsroom. It shows Algerian men strutting their stuff Gangnam Style!
François Hollande seeks a new era with Algeria
22/12/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

François Hollande seeks a new era with Algeria

François Hollandes goes to Algeria, a country whose relations with its former colonial master have been anything but easy. Next, the wife of a young teacher, arrested during the Algerian war and never seen again, is close to finding out the truth about what happened to her husband. Finally, we take a look at an Algerian footballer who's being coveted by Europe's biggest football clubs.
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