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Author: Faten Aggad

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Faten Aggad

Faten Aggad is Algerian. She is an international consultant and advisor on international negotiations.

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    Editor's PicksSociety
    By Faten Aggad
    July 21, 2020
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    “Our African colleagues”: On the limits of diversity in development

    Institutional racism is about power. It cannot be changed by simply hiring people of colour or putting them on the cover of annual reports. When I ...
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  • The Algeria protests have been ongoing since February 2019. Credit: Khirani Said.
    AlgeriaEditor's PicksPolitics
    By Faten Aggad
    September 12, 2019
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    Algeria’s establishment wants quick elections. Protesters see it as a trap.

    Months after huge demonstrations toppled President Bouteflika, the ruling establishment is taking steps towards speedy elections. On Friday 6 September, pro-democracy protesters took the streets across ...
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  • Algeria protests. Credit: Faten Aggad.
    AlgeriaEditor's PicksPolitics
    By Faten Aggad
    April 4, 2019
    3153
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    Algeria protests: Bouteflexit complete. Now what?

    A huge, diverse and overtly political movement has removed President Bouteflika. Now attention turns to the transition. It all started just six weeks ago, on 16 ...
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