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Mistreated maids in Lebanon, police looting stores in Algeria, and more...
24/03/2012 - THE OBSERVERS

Mistreated maids in Lebanon, police looting stores in Algeria, and more...

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.
Polar tourism in Greenland
16/07/2011 - WORLD WINDS

Polar tourism in Greenland

We head to Greenland, where cruise passengers are learning about the island's fragile environment thanks to one-day expeditions. Then we go to Mozambique, where we meet up with some of the worlds' best kitesurfers and find out how they fit in with the local population.
Henning Mankell, Writer
26/03/2011 - THE INTERVIEW

Henning Mankell, Writer

Swedish writer Henning Mankell is the guest of honour this year at the Paris Book Fair. He speaks to Augustin Trapenard about his work, his travels and his love for Africa.
Mozambique: a country revolts against price hikes
09/09/2010 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Mozambique: a country revolts against price hikes

The Mozambican government has backed down over price increases that led to days of deadly unrest in the capital. We also take a look at the leader of Burkina Faso who has a questionable human rights record but a flair for negotiation. And staying with the people of Burkina Faso, we meet a photojournalist who's focused his lens on the lives of miners.
Russia extends grain export ban
07/09/2010 - THE WEEK IN BUSINESS

Russia extends grain export ban

Pierre Briançon analyses the risk of a new food crisis, as well as the European Commission's decision to approve the creation of financial watchdogs.
Mozambique protests against food price increase
03/09/2010 - MOZAMBIQUE

Mozambique protests against food price increase

A fragile calm has returned to the streets of the Mozambique capital, Maputo, but tension remains. Rioting and protests had erupted after the government announced that the price of bread was to increase by up to a quarter. Locals say that it's too expensive, especially for a country where the average monthly wage is just €50.
Maputo tense after three days of deadly protests
04/09/2010 - MOZAMBIQUE

Maputo tense after three days of deadly protests

At least ten people have died and hundreds more have been injured after three days of violent protests against rising food prices in and around Mozambique's capital, Maputo.
Bloggers in Mozambique bear witness to the rioting in Maputo
03/09/2010 - WEBNEWS

Bloggers in Mozambique bear witness to the rioting in Maputo

Bloggers in Mozambique bear witness to the rioting in Maputo. Web users have launched a man hunt to find a puppy killer, and American Muslims have set up a web site to fight Islamophobia
Govt confirms more deaths on second day of violent protests
02/09/2010 - MOZAMBIQUE

Govt confirms more deaths on second day of violent protests

Mozambique's government has confirmed the deaths of seven people on the second day of violent protests against rising prices. Some 288 people have been injured in the clashes.
Protestors and children killed in clashes with police
01/09/2010 - MOZAMBIQUE

Protestors and children killed in clashes with police

At least six people including two children have been killed after police opened fire on protestors who began throwing stones during a demonstration against price hikes.
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