The recent episode of France 2's investigative program «Complément d'enquête» has intensified tensions between Algiers and Paris, following revelations about Emmanuel Macron's recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, a move perceived as a betrayal by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. As diplomatic relations fray, Algeria seems to be recalibrating its approach, downplaying the Western Sahara issue in favor of mending ties with France.
On the 11th of January 1944, the Istiqlal party, recently formed, wrote a Manifesto demanding Morocco’s full independence. The party’s struggle against the French protectorate was carried out throughout the years even after the exile of Sultan Mohammed ben Youssef. Flash back.
Named Pasha of Marrakech, Thami El Glaoui was fascinated by the Western culture and lived his life, throwing extravagant parties in his Marrakech residence. He treated his European guests to lavish banquets and offered them expensive gifts.
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