Former Mauritanian president Ould Taya was deeply concerned about the possibility of an end to the war between Morocco and the Polisario. This is revealed in a declassified US State Department document.
Towards the end of the 1980s, Mauritania (...)
It is the end of an era for the El-Assad family's rule in Syria. The regime, established in 1971 by the father, Hafez, has fallen. His son Bashar, in power since July 14, 2000, left the country on Saturday, heading to Russia.
This escape of the now (...)
In South Africa, President Ramaphosa is under increasing pressure to normalize relations with Morocco. This time, the call is no longer made by Deputy Obed Bapela, as it was in October, but by sections of the ANC, his party.
In South Africa, the (...)
Diplomatic ties between Morocco and Mauritania continue to deepen, as demonstrated by Friday's meeting between Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita and the President of Mauritania's National Assembly, Mohamed Ould Meguett. The visit (...)
With the close of the Oran Diplomatic Forum, Algeria promptly resumed its traditional stance on the Sahara issue. This was evident in the statement made by the Algerian Foreign Minister following his talks with his Namibian counterpart in Algiers on (...)
Members of the «Rif Nationalist Party» (PNR) participated in the 48th edition of the «European Conference of Solidarity and Support for the Sahrawi People (EUCOCO)», held on November 29 and 30 in Lisbon, Portugal. The separatist group's delegation (...)
The International Crisis Group highlights the fragile status quo between Morocco and Algeria, where issues like arms races, online disinformation, and Polisario militancy risk conflict escalation. The report emphasizes the role of the U.S. and (...)
While Morocco and Iran have initiated a rapprochement, Algiers continues its contacts with Tehran to counter a possible resumption of relations that would be at the expense of the Polisario. The 10th edition of the Forum of the Global Alliance of (...)
Amid the 2021 crisis with its traditional partners in Western Europe, Morocco chose to strengthen ties with Central and Eastern European countries. Despite Algeria's efforts to counter this move, the strategy has proven successful.
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To undermine the rapprochement between Rabat and Tehran, Algiers is leveraging the Iranian Parliament. On Monday, November 25, Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf met with Ibrahim Azizi, Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's Security and Foreign (...)
As part of its efforts to undermine Morocco's territorial integrity, Algeria hosted a meeting of the «Rif National Party» today, Saturday, and incited the invitation of guests from South Africa, Mozambique, and the Polisario to participate in (...)
As in July 2023, Algeria has reacted to the ongoing rapprochement between Morocco and Iran. Algiers fears that a normalization of relations between Rabat and Tehran, which have been severed since May 2018, would be detrimental to the (...)
After six days without contact, alarming news emerged this Thursday in France regarding French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, aged 75. Sansal, known for his criticism of the Algerian regime, has been reported missing since arriving at Algiers (...)
Consultations between Morocco and Iran, with a view to resuming diplomatic relations severed since May 1, 2018, are continuing. We learn that the capital of Saudi Arabia is hosting a new round of talks between security officials from the two (...)
The African Football League has not yet designated the country to host its headquarters. The AFL is a competition launched in 2022. Once again, Morocco and Algeria are vying for this strategic advantage in African football.
South Africa, Algeria's (...)
Since Friday, November 15, Algeria has remained silent about the crash of a military transport plane bound for Tindouf. It was reported that the Ilyushin IL-76 aircraft, of Russian manufacture, was heading towards the Tindouf military airbase.
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs has cautioned that Algeria appears poised to initiate a conflict with Morocco. This warning comes just two days after King Mohammed VI's message to Morocco's eastern neighbor.
Has Morocco moved away from its posture (...)
The Algerian government, through its official media channels, has denied reports that it suspended trade with France following Paris's recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara. The Algérie Presse Service (APS) attributed these «false (...)
In an interview with the weekly magazine Le Point, the Minister of Foreign Affairs addressed messages to Algeria, especially following the cascade of Algerian reactions in the media and on social networks to Emmanuel Macron's visit to the (...)
Algerian President made a one-day visit to Egypt yesterday. For once, during these trips abroad or when he receives guests, the head of state did not announce, in his statement to the press, that he had raised the question of the Sahara with (...)
Algeria is preparing to celebrate the 70th anniversary of its armed struggle against France on November 1. On this occasion, the Algerian government hopes to bring together the presidents of Mauritania and Tunisia, the president of the Presidential (...)
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced plans for an imminent Algerian-Libyan-Tunisian summit, continuing trilateral consultations to strengthen cooperation between the three countries. Despite efforts to include Mauritania, Algeria wants (...)
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune claimed that his country respects and adheres to Security Council decisions regarding the Sahara issue. However, Algeria has already declined the Council's invitation to participate in roundtable discussions (...)
The Spanish government wants to bring Morocco and Algeria together at the next session of NATO foreign ministers, scheduled for the end of the year. Iberian media report that Madrid has also proposed inviting Israel, Jordan, Mauritania, Tunisia, and (...)
From October 10 to 19, Laayoune will host the 45th edition of the African Championship of Champions Clubs in Handball (men and women). The tournament is organized by the Royal Moroccan Handball Federation (FRMH), under the aegis of the African (...)