Swinga and Nabil Mouline continue Morocco-Algeria history with "Aji Tfham 2

Swinga and Nabil Mouline have released "Aji Tfham 2," a follow-up to their first installment, which explores the history of Morocco-Algeria relations. The project originated from Swinga's observation that despite public interest in Moroccan history, there was a lack of a Moroccan narrative. To address this, he collaborated with Nabil Mouline, a historian and researcher at CNRS. Their partnership blends academic research with audiovisual creation. This second episode focuses on the transformation of the Maghreb between 1830 and 1847. It details France's capture of Algiers in 1830, which altered the regional balance. Sultan Moulay Abderrahmane faced a strategic dilemma regarding supporting Emir Abdelkader's resistance. The escalation was precipitated by General Bugeaud's appointment in 1840 and the discovery of secret correspondence between the Sultan and Abdelkader. In 1844, the French army intervened in Morocco, leading to the first demands for border demarcation, which laid the groundwork for ongoing Moroccan-Algerian disputes. The episode also features the insights of painter Eugène Delacroix, who was in Morocco during a French diplomatic mission in 1832, providing valuable visual documentation of the Makhzen's rituals and power representation. Nabil Mouline emphasizes that the project aims to present a pluralistic, scientifically grounded history, moving beyond the 19th-century national narrative. He believes in using diverse channels, including collaborations like this, t