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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.
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.
Morocco: Sheikh Yassine's legacy
16/12/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Morocco: Sheikh Yassine's legacy

Abdessalam Yassine, the leader of Morocco's banned but largest opposition group, has died at the age of 84. We look at the legacy he has left behind. Next, in Tunisia, private polling firms come under scrutiny, with critics sceptical of their impartiality. Finally, Bogart fans in Morocco can experience a "Casablanca" moment in the replica of the film's café.
Movie Madness in Morocco
14/12/2012 - CULTURE

Movie Madness in Morocco

What do the films "Star Wars", "Gladiator", "Sex in the City 2", "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Last Temptation of Christ" have in common? They were all filmed in Morocco. Eve Jackson visits the country battling to put itself on the movie map.
Quentin Blake: 80 and still a hit with youth
13/12/2012 - CULTURE

Quentin Blake: 80 and still a hit with youth

British illustrator Quentin Blake's drawings can be both terrific and terrifying at the same time, which is why he is still a children's favorite even as he celebrates his 80th birthday. Also, Morocco sells itself as the ideal shooting location in the hope of attracting film tycoons from around the globe.
Clinton cancels Arab world trip due to illness
11/12/2012 - DIPLOMACY

Clinton cancels Arab world trip due to illness

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has cancelled a trip to the Middle East and North Africa due to ill health, her office said Monday. Clinton’s deputy, William Burns, will take her place at talks in Morocco, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates.
Growing unrest in Tunisia amid rising unemployment
08/12/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Growing unrest in Tunisia amid rising unemployment

Tunisia's biggest unions spearhead protests against the Islamist-led government. A general strike has been called for December 13th. Next, human rights activists are pushing for faster action in tackling the dangers faced by child workers in Morocco. Finally, the force was definitely with a group of die-hard Star Wars fans who headed out into the Tunisian desert to breathe fresh life into Luke Skywalker's home.
Celebrated director Boorman on North African cinema
07/12/2012 - CINEMA

Celebrated director Boorman on North African cinema

Known for such films as "Point Blank" and "Deliverance", Oscar-nominated director John Boorman is head of the jury at this year’s Marrakech Film Festival in Morocco. Speaking to FRANCE 24’s Eve Jackson, Boorman describes what it is like to be involved in what is considered one of North Africa’s most important festivals.
Marrakech’s tribute to Bollywood
07/12/2012 - CINEMA

Marrakech’s tribute to Bollywood

Moroccan red carpets were sparkling as the 12th annual Marrakech International film festival got underway. More than 80 films representing more than 20 countries are being screened until the 8th December. France 24's culture editor Eve Jackson is there.
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