Despite the warm welcome given to Algerian supporters during the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco , relations between the two populations are undergoing constant erosion. Between the closure of land borders since 1994, the diplomatic rupture of 2021, and the influence of social networks, the historical link that united the two countries seems to be fading in favor of mutual ignorance.
Moroccan activists are multiplying calls to boycott artists of Algerian nationality, citing the persistent political tensions between the two countries. This mobilization is particularly targeting the comedian Abdelkader Secteur , whose new national tour is scheduled to begin soon with a stop planned at the Mohammed V Theater in Rabat.
The JDD is using the organizational success of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) in Morocco to directly target the behavior of Maghrebians in France. By contrasting the festive scenes in Rabat with the police interventions of January 14 on the Place de l’Étoile in Paris, the weekly magazine is using the success of the Kingdom as a rhetorical argument to stigmatize supporters in the Hexagon.
The draw for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) places Algeria in Morocco’s group. This announcement marks the return of an Algerian national team to Moroccan soil for an official competition, shortly after the elimination of the men’s team during the 2025 AFCON.
The public prosecutor’s office at the Marrakech Court of Appeal ordered, on Tuesday, the detention in the prison of Oudaya of an Algerian supporter . The individual, identified by the initials M. R., is being prosecuted for incitement to hatred during sports events, as well as for defamation and public insults.
An Algerian supporter of British nationality and Algerian origin was arrested at Mohammed V airport after being filmed tearing up Moroccan banknotes during the Nigeria-Algeria quarter-final match at the Grand Stadium in Marrakech. This gesture, which went viral, sparked strong indignation on social media.
As the decisive semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025) approaches, the Moroccan national team is in full tactical preparation. After observing Algeria’s elimination against Nigeria, several national sports experts are warning the Atlas Lions against the traps of a Nigerian team that is as physical as it is disciplined.
The Algerian supporter who had aroused strong indignation on social networks, has been placed in detention at the El Arjat prison, near Rabat. Prosecuted while under arrest, he is now awaiting his appearance before the courts for his actions during the Algeria-DR Congo match, counting for the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.
The defeat of Algeria (0-2) against Nigeria in the quarter-finals of CAN 2025 turned into chaos, triggering a double procedure: a CAF investigation for violence and a complaint from the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) for poor refereeing.
After their defeat in the quarter-finals against Nigeria, the players of the Algerian national team left Moroccan territory on Sunday evening. This departure, organized from Rabat airport, highlighted the logistical complexities linked to the breakdown of diplomatic relations between the two neighbors, forcing the delegation to call on a third-party company to return to Algiers.
An Algerian national was apprehended on Saturday near the Grand Stadium of Marrakech. He was attempting to enter the stands of the 2025 CAN with a t-shirt displaying prohibited political symbols.
Despite perfectly operational infrastructure, the electricity line connecting Morocco and Algeria has been completely shut down for more than four years. An investigation by the specialized platform Attaqa reveals the extent of the economic waste of this blockage, emblematic of the tensions that paralyze energy integration in the Arab world .