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Youssou N'Dour named Senegal's culture minister
05/04/2012 - SENEGAL

Youssou N'Dour named Senegal's culture minister

Senegalese music star and Grammy Award winner Youssou N'Dour has been appointed the nation's new tourism and culture minister in President Macky Sall's cabinet, the government announced Wednesday.
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The aftermath of Toulouse
23/03/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

The aftermath of Toulouse

FRENCH PAPERS, Fri. 23/03/12. French papers explore the aftermath of the Toulouse standoff. Libération says light must be shed on exactly what happened during the police raid. The left-leaning daily also says the case raises unsettling questions about potential lapses by the domestic intelligence service. Right-leaning Le Figaro, in contrast, applauds the way the government dealt with the crisis, calling it a "mission accomplished".
Controversy over Islam and Nazism: campaign turns nasty
08/02/2012 - FRANCE 2012

Controversy over Islam and Nazism: campaign turns nasty

Political tempers flare in France as a clash over civilizations turns into a dogfight in parliament. Also on the show: Nicolas Sarkozy has at least one vote for him, at least in theory. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has made no secret that she wants him re-elected - an unlikely bold move by the normally über-cautious leader.
Algerian nationalist Abdelhamid Mehri dies aged 85
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.
Spanish PM looks for closer ties with Morocco
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.
Eric Fassin, Sociology professor at ENS, Paris
02/01/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Eric Fassin, Sociology professor at ENS, Paris

France is making it harder for foreigners to seek French citizenship as of this January. Candidates will now be tested on French culture and history, as well as their language skills. They will also be required to sign a new charter adhering to French principles. Melissa Bell discusses this sensitive issue with Eric Fassin, Sociology professor at Paris’s Ecole Normale Supérieure.
The Tunisia uprising, one year on
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.
The GOP Iowa debate
14/12/2011 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

The GOP Iowa debate

It's a close call between Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich as the race hots up in the US for the Republican Party nomination. Meanwhile, a former army man takes the reigns of power in Peru amid ongoing social unrest. Finally, hoards of Spaniards bid adios to the financial crisis as they seek to make a new life thanks to Brazil's booming economy.
Yemen's new government takes power
01/01/2012 - Yemen

Yemen's new government takes power

Yemen's national unity government was sworn in on Saturday in Sanaa, the nation's capital. The new 34-member cabinet will lead Yemen for the next three months, after which President Ali Abdullah Saleh is expected to formally step down.
Yemen forms national unity government
07/12/2011 - YEMEN

Yemen forms national unity government

Yemen's vice-president issued a decree on Wednesday that approves the formation of a unity government to succeed President Ali Abdullah Saleh, as agreed under a Gulf-brokered deal designed to end months of bloody unrest.
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