Spain
Decades-Long Sahara Dispute Fuels Morocco-Algeria Tensions, Impacts European Alliances
Relations between Algeria and Morocco have remained tense for nearly six decades due to their respective interests in controlling the Sahara.
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Algeria
Spain
UN Envoy Barred from Algeria amid Sahara Dispute with Spain
Algeria has asked Staffan de Mistura, the UN special envoy for the Sahara, on a mission in the region, not to land on its territory with the military aircraft provided by Spain, which has already recognized the Moroccanness of the Sahara.
Morocco
Algeria Pushes Tunisia to Support Western Sahara Independence, Straining Morocco Ties
Algeria, the protector of the Polisario, is determined to turn Tunisia against Morocco so that it aligns itself behind the option of independence for Western Sahara.
Morocco
Algeria and Russia to Hold Joint Military Exercises Near Moroccan Border
Algeria and Russia will conduct joint military exercises on the border with Morocco next November.
Morocco
Tensions Escalate: Morocco-Algeria Rift Deepens Over Western Sahara and Israel Ties
For a year, Algeria has cut ties with Morocco, notably over the Sahara issue. The tensions between the two countries are far from subsiding.
Morocco
Moroccan Hackers Strike Back in Escalating Cyber Conflict with Algeria
In response to the recent cyberattack by Algerian hackers, their Moroccan counterparts have reacted, targeting many Algerian government websites on the Internet.
France
Franco-Algerian Arrested at Tanger-Med Port with 840 kg of Hashish in Car
Elements of the police operating at the Tanger-Med port in coordination with customs services, thwarted an attempt at international drug trafficking on Thursday, August 25. The suspect is a Franco-Algerian.
Spain
Three Young Moroccans Missing at Sea, Families Claim Algerian Detention
Three young Moroccans aged between 23 and 28 have been missing for several days as they tried to reach the Spanish coast by jet ski. They would be in detention in Algeria, according to their families.
Spain
Spain Accused of Transporting Russian Gas to Morocco Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Since June, Spain has been transporting gas to Morocco through the Maghreb-Europe Gas Pipeline (GME). Is it Russian or Algerian gas?
Spain
Morocco-Israel Alliance Raises Tensions with Algeria over Western Sahara
Algeria seems increasingly concerned about the strengthening of ties between Morocco and Israel. It would even be convinced that this cooperation between Rabat and Tel-Aviv is in line with the diplomatic offensive of the kingdom for the recognition by other countries of its sovereignty over the Sahara.
Sport
Morocco's U17 Team Targets Arab Cup Final in Algeria
The Moroccan under-17 national football team is participating in the 2022 Arab Cup which is being held from August 23 to September 08 in Oran, Algeria. According to the statements of Said Chiba, coach of the Lion Cubs, the objective remains the final.
Morocco
UN Envoy for Sahara to Visit Algeria and Mauritania Following Morocco Trip
About a month after his working visit to Morocco, Staffan de Mistura, the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy for the Sahara, will continue his tour in the region as part of his mission. The diplomat is announced between September and October in Algeria and Mauritania.