Algeria criticized French Culture Minister Rachida Dati’s visit to Western Sahara, calling it a disregard for international legality. The trip follows France’s recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory. Algeria, which backs the Polisario Front, argues the visit reinforces Morocco’s control. The UN considers Western Sahara a non-self-governing territory and in October 2024 called for negotiations to reach a mutually acceptable solution. Morocco rejects independence, advocating autonomy under its rule.
In August 2023, Morocco launched a $728 million “water highway” to address its growing water crisis. The project diverts surplus
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have withdrawn from Khartoum, commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo said in an address to
Tunisia is working with Libya and Algeria to develop a joint plan to curb smuggling and black-market trade by developing
Algeria will import 9.2 million tonnes of wheat in the July 2025–June 2026 marketing year, the U.S.
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