Abstract and Arabic: “Take Shape” at the McMullen Museum

Between 1950 and 1980, the Arab world survived the world’s precarious geopolitical balance as the lines that distinguished East from West were redrawn. Imbued with the legacies of an unparalleled global mix, inheriting overlapping traditions and conflicting identities, Arab artists from India to Morocco, from Kuwait to Paris have been trained in modern techniques,... Read More

Maghreb, Africa – World Atlas

The region known as the Maghreb is a region in northwestern Africa. The word “Maghreb” literally means “west” in the Arabic language. This name makes sense because it is found in the west of the Arabian Peninsula, which is the original homeland of the Arabs. Today, the Maghreb encompasses the countries of Libya, Tunisia,... Read More

Can a military parade help Libyan Haftar stay relevant?

Regional experts say warlord Khalifa Haftar is making desperate attempts to prolong his existence in the country, but the ground is slipping under his feet. Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar, the so-called commander of the so-called Libyan National Army (LNA), recently invited members of the national unity government, including Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah, to attend... Read More

Explore history and nature in the must-see UNESCO World Heritage site of Gran Canaria

Far from its famous beaches, the rural center of Gran Canaria is a place where peaks rise, volcanoes soar skyward and gorges plunge into a tangle of greenery. But it’s not just its biodiversity credentials that turn heads: among the landscapes lie traces of the island’s pre-Hispanic culture, which travelers can explore at the... Read More

Algeria rejects Kabylia independence movement and Rachad Islamists as terrorists

After accusing them of colluding with foreign powers and of plotting attacks, the Algerian regime decided to include the Kabyle independence group MAK and the movement for political Islam Rachad on the list of terrorist groups. The decision was taken by President Abdelmejid Tebboune, reflecting a harsher stance within the regime for all kinds... Read More

Tunisian tourism-dependent village Chenini faces desperate uncertainty despite no cases of Covid

Despite no case of Covid-19, the small Amazigh village of Chenini is facing the massive economic consequences of the pandemic. But while the coronavirus is exceptionally destructive, in Chenini it looks like the culmination of years of economic decline. “You know, life is different here. If you don’t work, you don’t eat, ”explains Tarek,... Read More

how the country’s central role in the history of cinema could attract a new wave of tourism

Tunisia’s place in the history of cinema is little known. However, the North African country can convincingly claim to have played a pivotal role in many of the cinema’s best-known productions. Over the years, Tunisia has become ancient Rome, Egypt of the 1930s, and even a small planet far, far away. Today, after many... Read More