When journalists become lobbyists at CAF [Editorial]

In the hushed corridors of African football, there are official decisions, and then there are unofficial conversations. This is hardly unusual in an environment where sport, power, money, and politics intersect. However, what has unfolded in recent days within Confederation of African Football goes beyond routine influence. It reflects a blatant and openly acknowledged blurring of roles, with journalists exerting pressure on the Executive Committee, even as they claim to expose

Morocco outspends Algeria in US lobbying efforts

Morocco has significantly ramped up its lobbying efforts in the United States, outspending Algeria and strategically diversifying its approach with multiple firms to influence US policy, particularly regarding Western Sahara. While Rabat's spending has surged to $3.49 million in 2025, Algeria's more modest efforts, totaling $660,000, highlight a stark contrast in their respective influence strategies.

European Union: Morocco strengthens its lobbying efforts

As decisive discussions with the European Union on agricultural and fishing agreements approach, and drawing lessons from the hard-won victory on November 26 in the European Parliament, Morocco is strengthening its influence strategy in Brussels.

Algeria steps up US lobbying to secure Peace Council invitation for Tebboune

A US think tank credits Algeria with a role in resolving the Sahara issue

Could Algeria persuade the Polisario Front to soften its stance on the Western Sahara issue? That's the suggestion put forward by an American think tank closely aligned with Israel, yet sympathetic to Algeria’s interests in the United States.

Terrorism bill : Polisario allies in Washington seek support from Senate Democrats

Pro-Moroccan lobbying firm faces scrutiny from Polisario-aligned MEPs

Spain : Sanchez's PSOE refuses to join a pro-Polisario parliamentary group

Rabat reaffirms trust in lobbyist José Blanco

In 2020, Morocco spent $1,4 million on lobbying in the United States

Last year and despite the pandemic, lobbying activities in the United States by foreign countries continued. While Morocco spent almost the same amount as the previous years, those of Algeria and the Polisario Front dropped drastically.