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El Hajj Muhammad El Anka – Master of Chaabi
The 20th of May 1907 saw the birth of the future master of the widely recognized traditional folk music called Chaabi. El Hajj Muhammad El Anka, born Ait Ouarab Mohamed Idir Halo, would also come to dominate the music scene through his inexhaustible songwriting, teaching many of those who were to follow in his famous footsteps as an accomplished musician.
2007 All-Africa Games in Algiers
Every four years one of the largest sporting events in Africa takes place under the direction of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (“ANOCA”). This event is known as the All-Africa Games or the Pan-African Games and this year’s event will take place in Algeria’s capital city, Algiers.
Ramsar Sites in Algeria
In 1971, the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was held in Iran with the objective of establishing an international conservation for the protection of wetlands. Wetland and environmentally sensitive areas designated as “protected” under the Rasmar Convention are shielded from any destruction by man or from overuse and waste.
"An Algerian Childhood": Collection of Autobiographical Narratives
The novel, “An Algerian Childhood”, was compiled and edited by Leila Sebbar and is rated by literary experts and readers as one of the best novels of all times. It evokes a variety of emotions. Through the eyes of a child, the world takes on a different color. Often, children’s understanding of traumatic events is underestimated and the book reflects this well documented fact. Algerian’s fought for 132 years to free themselves from the binds of the French and after succeeding in 1962, an internal battle began that touched the lives of young and old alike.
Ali Dilem – A Controversial Cartoonist
Ali Dilem is a well-known Algerian cartoonist, both famous and infamous. Dilem has been producing works related to local and International news and issues for the Liberté newspaper since the 1990’s. And while his cartoons have brought him much praise from those in the industry, they have also resulted in raising the ire of government officials and religious leaders. Despite facing serious legal action, Ali Dilem has always continued to sketch his opinion with boldness.
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