In order to compete with Morocco on the African scene, Algeria has set up an international cooperation agency, as instructed by President Tebboune.
While it was accused of imposing a «fait accompli» policy in the province, Morocco sees in the opening of several consulates in the Sahara a new strategy that normalizes the country’s sovereignty on the territory. This strategy is expected to make of the cities of Laayoune and Dakhla political and economic hubs.
During the opening of the 3rd «G20 Compact with Africa» Summit in Berlin, held under the presidency of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita stressed that «Africa is a priority for the country».