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Algeria
Africa’s Newest Subway System
We’re looking for the home of the world’s newest metro for the Geo Quiz. This rapid transit system has been in the works for 30 years.
Algeria And The Gaddafis
A former Algerian diplomat explains why Gaddafi’s family has been given a safe haven in Algeria.
Is Algeria next?
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Marco Werman talks with Karima Bennoune, a professor of international law and human rights at Rutgers University, about Algeria and whether it is likely to be a part of the “Arab Spring”. Download MP3Algeria’s long haul towards liberty
Algerian singer Souad Massi’s “O Houria”
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Music critic Tom Schnabel tells us about the new CD by Algerian singer Souad Massi. It’s called “O Houria” or Liberty. Download MP3
Low turnout for Algeria’s protests
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Algeria has been seen as one of the North African countries likely to follow Tunisia and Egypt on the path to democratization. But as Assia Boundaoui reports, Algerians for the most part are tired of fighting, and are willing to settle for minor freedoms rather than full democracy. Download MP3
Muslim world protests, February 12-18, 2011
In the wake of Egypt’s successful political revolution, pro-democracy protests continue across the Middle East and North Africa. From Bahrain to Libya, citizens are taking to the the streets and using social media to communicate and coordinate.
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Will more countries follow Egypt?
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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Council on Foreign Relations fellow Steven Cook about the prospects for a regional “domino effect” in Egypt’s neighborhood. They discuss the likelihood for change in countries including Algeria, Libya, and Syria. Download MP3
Self-immolation as protest
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The World’s Alex Gallafent reports on the history of politically-motivated self-immolation, a protest technique that has recently emerged in Tunisia and Algeria. Download MP3
We’re interested in what you think about these extreme acts of protest. Is is morally justifiable to commit an act of self-immolation? Share us your thoughts here.
Second largest country in Africa
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Our Geo Quiz takes us to North Africa: We’re looking for the largest country on the shores of the Mediterranean. This country is also the second largest in Africa. A cathedral in the capital is seen as a symbol of religious tolerance in Algeria. Download MP3Algeria’s Hasna el Becharia
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The World’s Marco Werman introduces us to Algerian singer Hasna el Becharia, and the young woman she inspired, Souad Asla. Download MP3Sarazino
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Algerian-born musician Lamine Fellah is the son of a diplomat. His father was assassinated by Algerian fundamentalists in 1993, which forced him and the rest of his family into exile. Lemine Fellah now lives in Ecuador where he fronts the band Sarazino. Marco Werman talks with him. (Photo: Marco Werman) Download MP3Gitmo and the World Cup
The Desert Foxes are your first clue for today’s Geo Quiz. That’s a nickname for the African team that plays the US tomorrow at the World Cup….
Tensions follow soccer rivals
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Download MP3Correspondent Aya Batrawy reports from Cairo on the bitter rivalry between soccer clubs Egypt and Algeria. Their last match caused riots in both countries. Now they’re set to meet tomorrow in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola.
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