While Algeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the visits of French officials to Saharan cities as provocative, President Tebboune took a more conciliatory stance, calling the dispute with Paris «entirely fabricated» and asserting that these visits «are not a provocation». His remarks suggest an effort to repair relations with France, much like Algeria did with Spain following a similar diplomatic crisis.
In France, sports have become more of an ideological battleground than a neutral space, with issues like the ban on the veil for athletes and restrictions on fasting footballers' breaks. Amid conflicting directives from ministers and an obsession with regulation, the state is now controlling even the smallest details of sporting activities. Neutrality or control? In its drive to regulate everything, the Republic seems to be losing sight of its core values.
Two rare French photo albums from 1911–1919 document Morocco during the French invasion, capturing military movements, colonial rule, and local landmarks. Despite their colonial perspective, the images unintentionally preserve Moroccan resilience and cultural vitality.