The Bridge

The Sahrawi refugee camps in the Algerian desert exist for over 50 years. The Swiss photographer Manuela Furger visited them back in November. In this episode, she talks to Cheija about her project, her first impressions of the camps and the people she met during her stay. Sendung vom 05.01.2026 Moderation: Cheija Abdalahe The post A visit to the Sahrawi refugee camps appeared first on Kanal K.

In this episode, Cheija talks about the difficulties which families in the Sahrawi refugee camps face when they decide to send their children to school. She reflects upon her own experiences of getting an education growing up in the camps. Furthermore, Cheija talks to the Swiss photographer Manuela Furger who is planning a trip to the refugee camps to document said topics. Sendung vom 13.10.2025 Moderation und Redaktion: Cheija Abdalahe The post Women education in Sahrawi Refugee Camps appeared first on Kanal K.

Entrevista con un periodista saharaui sobre la dificultad que sufren los saharauis en los campamentos de refugiados. Ein Interview mit einer sahrauischen Journalistin über die Schwierigkeiten, unter denen die Sahrauis in den Flüchtlingslagern leiden. Sendung vom 18.08.2025 Moderation und Redaktion: Cheija Abdalahe The post Las dificultades de los saharauis en los campos de refugiados appeared first on Kanal K.

In this episode, Cheija presents an interview with the malian-algerian musician Kader Tarhanine. You will also hear excerpts from his concert at the Pod’ring Festival on July 12, 2025. The quality is not the best, as the recording were taken with a simple microphone. Kader Tarhanine is an important artist in modern Tuareg music and has become one of the most acclaimed artists in the Sahara. His music is inspired by the rich repertoire of the Sahel-Sahara region (Mali-Niger-Algeria) where he grew up. Kader combines traditional rhythms with rock sounds and poetic Sahelian and Arabic lyrics. He has crossed the Sahara several times to perform and live on both sides of the Sahara. His collaboration on stage or in the studio with some of Mali’s best artists, such as Fatoumata Diawara and Sidiki Diabaté, has made him an ambassador of peace between the northern and southern regions of Mali, which have long been torn apart by political and ethnic conflicts. Sendung vom 21.07.2025 Moderation und Redaktion: Cheija Abdalahe The post Kader Tarhanine in interview & concert appeared first on Kanal K.

In this episode, we focus on World Refugee Day, highlighting the global situation of refugees and sharing key statistics, both worldwide and specifically in Switzerland. We also explore the events and initiatives commonly held on this important day to raise awareness and show solidarity with refugees. The second part of the program features a special interview with Khadja Bedati, a German-Sahrawi politician and a successful former refugee. Her inspiring story sheds light on the challenges and opportunities refugees face in building new lives. The interview is conducted in English, with Khadja responding in German. Sendung vom 23.06.2025 Moderation und Redaktion: Cheija Abdalahe The post World Refugee Day: Interview with Khadja Bedati appeared first on Kanal K.