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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 .