Andrew Hussey believes the only way to makes sense of the problems Algeria faces today is to look back into its colonial history. He takes a journey through 21st-century Algiers – into a dark pastDuring the past few weeks, the terrible violence in Mali and Algeria has shocked the world. The events have also reminded us how much of Africa is still French-speaking and how deep French influence still runs in those territories. More than this, the conflicts have reminded everybody else that the French still regard this part of their world as their backyardThe long French involvement in African ... Read More