Algeria does not digest the French recognition of the Moroccanness of the Sahara and is thinking of "punishing" France. Will it take economic sanctions against Paris as it did with Spain?
The land border post of Zouj Bghal between Morocco and Algeria was exceptionally opened to allow the repatriation of several Moroccans who were detained in Algerian prisons.
The presence of the Algerian singer Cheb Khaled at the allegiance ceremony to King Mohammed VI in Tetouan and at a reception organized in honor of the sovereign is seen in a bad light in Algeria. He is facing criticism from many of his compatriots.
Leaving for Algeria for his father’s funeral, Abdel, a French civil servant, returns to France and faces a major problem. He is turned away from the territory upon disembarking at Orly (Val-de-Marne) airport, then placed in detention. Released four days later, he is fighting to recover his French passport.
Relations between Paris and Rabat have experienced strong tensions in recent years, notably due to France’s rapprochement with Algeria and its ambiguous position on the Sahara issue. Christophe Boutin, a political scientist and professor of public law in Caen, believes it is time for his country to reconnect with Morocco.
The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games was rich in color and innovation, but controversial scenes deemed provocative and blasphemous towards religion were censored by the television stations of Algeria and Morocco.
Two weeks ago, YouTube removed the Algerian song "Khelli Zman Ydor", released on March 4, following allegations of plagiarism of a Moroccan song.
Algeria, which broke off diplomatic relations with Morocco in 2021, notably over the Sahara issue, is suffering a new setback. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has once again ruled in favor of the Renaissance club of Berkane.
During the 45th session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) in Accra (Ghana), Ahmed Attaf, Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, criticized the organization, particularly Morocco, without mentioning it, due to the exclusion of the Polisario from meetings with AU international partners.
The Algerian delegate withdrew from the conference of the Arab organization of young lawyers taking place in Amman, Jordan, due to the publication of a map of Morocco including the Sahara.
The United States is not about to backtrack on the American recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. The US Ambassador to Algeria, Elizabeth Moore Aubin, is crystal clear on the issue.
Moroccan and Algerian Internet users are arguing over the Alhambra, a historic monument located in Granada, Spain.