Cheb Mami

No appeal for Cheb Mami

2009-07-17

Algerian rai superstar Cheb Mami, 42, will not appeal the 5-year prison sentence imposed earlier this month by a French court, AFP quoted his attorne...
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Cheb Mami receives five years in forced-abortion case

2009-07-05

Four years of legal manoeuvring on two continents ended Thursday for Cheb Mami. Fans now wonder whether the rai legend's career will survive five years in a French prison.
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Cheb Mami receives 5-year sentence

2009-07-03

A French criminal court on Friday (July 3rd) imposed a 5-year prison sentence on Algerian rai superstar Cheb Mami (Mohammed Khalifati) for a 2005 for...
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Cheb Mami weeps during Paris trial

2009-07-02

Algerian rai superstar Cheb Mami, aka Mohammed Khalifati, entered a French courtroom around 10 am Thursday (June 2nd) for what could be a one-day ass...
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Cheb Mami under arrest in Paris

2009-07-01

Years after allegations of violence first arose, Cheb Mami will finally appear in a French court on Thursday. The Algerian media remains cautiously optimistic.
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Solar energy: Morocco's bright – and green – idea

2009-11-06

Tapping sunlight for power may allow Morocco to spark economic development, cut its reliance on foreign energy sources, and safeguard the environment.

Algerians snap up souvenirs ahead of World Cup qualifier

2009-11-06

The impending Algeria vs. Egypt match has galvanised entrepreneurs in Algeria, who are making a quick sell of souvenirs and regalia of the national team.

Somali instability worries Maghreb neighbours

2009-11-05

As radical groups in Somalia grow in power, new concerns are mounting in the Maghreb about how to keep young people from adopting extremist ideologies.

Forum for the Future examines Middle East peace, economic challenges

2009-11-05

Top government officials from G-8 and MENA states met with other international delegates in Morocco to discuss pressing regional and global issues.

RSF blast arrest of Tunisian journalist

2009-11-04

Tunisian authorities are charging Taoufik Ben Brik, a journalist and critic of the government, with committing crimes ranging from defamation to assault.
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