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In Video: Capture of Saif Gaddafi, TV Interview

The North Africa Journal | The son of Muamar Gaddafi was captured in the south of Libya. The North Africa Journal's take on the news.
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Podcasts Discuss North African Issues

The North Africa Journal announces its 2010 year-end audio podcast series. The podcasts are available for free to listeners who can either download the MP3 files or listen streaming online....
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The Miners of Jerada | Video Documentary

Since its coal mine was closed, Jerada in eastern Morocco has become a virtual ghost town. These days, some residents even dig coal out of the mountain with their bare hands. The makeshift miners survive on the pittance paid by coal merchants. Click on the video below to watch the documentary....
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Fahem Boukadous Interviewed by Reporters Without Borders

Below is a video interview released by Reporters without Borders of jailed Tunisian journalist Fahem Boukadous. Boukadous simply reported about the protests against unemployment and other grievances in a mining region of Gafsa province in 2008. New York-based Human Rights Watch says Fahem Boukadous and Hassan bin Abdullah were convicted after unfair trials in which the defense was not allowed to present witnesses. Their appeals are scheduled for April 27, 2010. ...
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Algeria's Corruption Scandals [Video in English]

The CEO of Algeria's most profitable company has been suspended, and is being investigated for corruption. What is happening in Algeria and how financial scandals and corporate corruptions are linked to politics. This video is from Al-Jazeera English...
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Alessandro Bruno on CTV News Sharing Insights on the Darfur Truce

The deputy editor of The North Africa Journal, Alessandro Bruno, explains how the cease-fire deals signed in Sudan are reflective of the government's pursuit of votes for a number of upcoming elections....
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Insecurity in the Sahel: Bad Governance and Poverty at the Source of Insecurity in the Region [Video]

The ethnic Touaregs, who have maintained their nomadic existence for thousands of years, have been battling the troops of Niger and Mali. Their efforts to gain some basic rights never materialize, creating a security vacuum that enables Al Qaeda to set foot and expand its recruitment. This documentary, which was filmed in Niger, provides a clear depiction of the harsh Touareg life....
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Maghreb Women Series: Obesity in Mauritania [Video]

Big is often regarded as beautiful in Mauritania, but the controversial act of force-feeding is still practiced in some parts of the country. ...
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Maghreb Women Series: The 'Human Mules' of Ceuta [Video]

France 24 REPORTERS - The Spanish enclave of Ceuta in Morocco is a smuggler’s paradise and a transit point for all kinds of contraband. Every day, the ritual is the same. These so-called "mule women" cross the border between Morocco and Spain, carrying bags on their backs weighing up to 80 kilos. But sometimes they can buckle under the weight and even suffocate to death....
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In the Heart of the Algerian Sahara [Video]

Despite continued threats of kidnapping from terrorists and other shadowing organizations in the Sahara, tourists continue to select Southern Algeria as a travel destination. Many do it precisely because Algeria remains a virgin territory, providing limited facilities but in ways that eco-tourists find it very attractive. This video is a report from France24 and is in the French language....
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In Video: Capture of Saif Gaddafi, TV Interview

The North Africa Journal | The son of Muamar Gaddafi was captured in the south of Libya. The North Africa Journal's take on the news.
image

Podcasts Discuss North African Issues

The North Africa Journal announces its 2010 year-end audio podcast series. The podcasts are available for free to listeners who can either download the MP3 files or listen streaming online.
image

The Miners of Jerada | Video Documentary

Since its coal mine was closed, Jerada in eastern Morocco has become a virtual ghost town. These days, some residents even dig coal out of the mountain with their bare hands. The makeshift miners survive on the pittance paid by coal merchants. Click on the video below to watch the documentary.

Fahem Boukadous Interviewed by Reporters Without Borders

Below is a video interview released by Reporters without Borders of jailed Tunisian journalist Fahem Boukadous. Boukadous simply reported about the protests against unemployment and other grievances in a mining region of Gafsa province in 2008. New York-based Human Rights Watch says Fahem Boukadous and Hassan bin Abdullah were convicted after unfair trials in which the defense was not allowed to present witnesses. Their appeals are scheduled for April 27, 2010.

Algeria's Corruption Scandals [Video in English]

The CEO of Algeria's most profitable company has been suspended, and is being investigated for corruption. What is happening in Algeria and how financial scandals and corporate corruptions are linked to politics. This video is from Al-Jazeera English

Muslim Fashion: Cover Me Beautiful

(Global Pulse: March 19, 2010) The dress of Muslim women worldwide walks a fine line between conservative and chic. In Chechnya and Iran, politics affect how much skin a woman can show. Pakistani fashion designers rebel against Taliban influence with revealing clothes, while one female Muslim designer is making fabulous clothes that are both respectful and stylish. SOURCES: RT, Russia; South Asia Newsline, India; BBC, U.K.; CBS, U.S.

Insecurity in the Sahel: Bad Governance and Poverty at the Source of Insecurity in the Region [Video]

The ethnic Touaregs, who have maintained their nomadic existence for thousands of years, have been battling the troops of Niger and Mali. Their efforts to gain some basic rights never materialize, creating a security vacuum that enables Al Qaeda to set foot and expand its recruitment. This documentary, which was filmed in Niger, provides a clear depiction of the harsh Touareg life.
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Alessandro Bruno on CTV News Sharing Insights on the Darfur Truce

The deputy editor of The North Africa Journal, Alessandro Bruno, explains how the cease-fire deals signed in Sudan are reflective of the government's pursuit of votes for a number of upcoming elections.

Maghreb Women Series: Obesity in Mauritania [Video]

Big is often regarded as beautiful in Mauritania, but the controversial act of force-feeding is still practiced in some parts of the country.

Maghreb Women Series: The 'Human Mules' of Ceuta [Video]

France 24 REPORTERS - The Spanish enclave of Ceuta in Morocco is a smuggler’s paradise and a transit point for all kinds of contraband. Every day, the ritual is the same. These so-called "mule women" cross the border between Morocco and Spain, carrying bags on their backs weighing up to 80 kilos. But sometimes they can buckle under the weight and even suffocate to death.
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Sounia Johnson

Sounia Johnson is a Correspondent for The North Africa Journal, based in Los Angeles, California. Mrs. Johnson is Frenco-Algerian, born in Algeria and grew up in Saint-Denis, a multicultural Pan-African suburb near Paris, France. In addition to her role in The North Africa Journal, Sounia is the coordinator of North African Affairs at the Levantine Cultural Center, a non-profit think-tank organization dedicated to promoting cultures and strengthening Arab-American relations in Los Angeles. Sounia’s bicultural heritage and international experience has equipped her with an unparalleled cross-cultural understanding governing socio-political and racial tensions in France. Her expertise lies in the area of French Algerian relations from an urban perspective, exploring assimilation issues of Northern Africans in France and beyond. Her commitment to dispelling institutionalized beliefs is unwavering. Sounia is fluent in English, French and has a basic command of the German language.
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