Ramadan TV series are targeting younger audiences with fewer soap dramas and more gritty content. But what does this say about the region's viewing habits?
Analysis: The Gabon coup is the latest in a series of turbulent regime changes in West Africa that have eroded France's diplomatic grip on its former colonies.
Analysis: Amid the emergence of new leaders fostering ties with Russia following coups in the Sahel, the future of French operations in Niger and relations with the region appear bleak.
Analysis: Amid the crumbling of established peace accords, the withdrawal of international troops, and the rise of Russia's influence in Mali, can Algeria play a role in bringing stability to the Sahel?
Award-winning Syrian director Soudade Kaadan is a woman of many talents. Gracefully shifting between cinema and theatre, Soudade's work and legacy have broken new ground for Arab female directors, with her Syrian identity fundamental to her process.
°®Âþµº Meets: Nomadic Tuareg band, Tamikrest. Following in the esteemed footprints of famed Tuareg bands gone by, Tamikrest has since established themselves as stalwarts of the desert blues style, a reflection of their Saharan essence.
