Morocco-Algeria Rivalry Intensifies: Battle for Maghreb Dominance Escalates
Morocco and Algeria are in fierce competition for economic and military control of the Maghreb. The two countries have been in a low-intensity conflict for years, with the Sahara issue as the backdrop.
By Betty de G.
Neighboring and bordering countries, Morocco and Algeria share the same language, culture and religion, but maintain a rivalry on economic and military levels. The two countries aspire to become the leader of the Maghreb and to control the region. The real bone of contention between Rabat and Algiers remains the Sahara issue. While Algeria supports
