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Algerians, diplomacy and Libya

I have translated below from the French an article from Le Soir d'Algerie just published on 23 August. I think this article is quite important as a first document to the saga of the Algerian diplomacy's yawn when 'Libya' is mentioned v. the TNC's accusation of lukewarm love from Algeria. It looks like the TNC is a little emotionally needy and keeps bawling for Algerian attention (you won't get it that way guys, no Algerian responds well to whining). In the papers this morning, there is a proliferation of articles pointing the finger to the dormancy of the Algerian governement who is staying mute throughout all developments of the Libyan situation. (It should be noted however: when is the government not mute these days, don't take it so hard.) As I am reading these articles I can't help being amused at their tone. Anyways, what is noteworthy in Le Soir's article is the four interviews of civilians who all worry about security in Algeria. It s

Southern Ethiopia - photo essay

There is a beautiful photo essay on Southern Ethiopia by Anastasia Karpenko, posted on African Digital Art. Full album HERE .