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Comment: Since the Berber Spring, there have been growing demands from Algerian Amazighs for greater language rights. All sides need to be wary of divisions, says Maen al-Bayari.
Algerian in France condemned controversial Berber separatist Ferhat Mehenni for his support of Israel amidst the onslaught on Gaza. There is a long history of solidarity with Palestinians amongst Algerian Berbers, writes Khaled Sid Mohand.
Hanna Flint examines how Gladiator II fails to accurately represent North Africa and its diverse history, continuing Hollywood's pattern of misrepresentation
The movement mobilised millions and inspired hope for political change, writes Abdelkader Cheref. Facing severe state repression, what's left of Hirak's spirit?
In July President Tebboune called for the teaching of English to become part of the primary program. The rapidity of this reform involves many ulterior motives regarding France and the colonial language, but also the failure to arabise schooling.
It has been 68 years since Algeria launched its war of independence, and whilst much has changed in the country, the regime’s authoritarian practices have not, explains Dr. Dalia Ghanem who argues that the path to democratisation is still far.
Thought you knew the history of flying? Think again. Rather than 15th century Italy, the history of human flying dates back to 9th century Cordoba with the inventions of polymath Abbas ibn Firnas. This is his remarkable, horizon-stretching story.
A vital expression of free-thinking, folk dance has long been a staple of Algerian national identity. Now Esraa Warda's famed Algerian dance workshops have taken London by storm, introducing the metropolis to the rhythms of the Maghreb.
From unemployment to language repression, Bianca Carrerra explains the issues faced by people in the Rif today, and what drives them to keep fighting for a better reality, especially post-Hirak.
Comment: The recent unprecedented protests against dictator Omar al-Bashir have rekindled the hope for radical change, writes Tarek Cheikh.