When Abdelaziz Bouteflika won presidential elections in Algeria, he promised to restore diplomatic ties with Morocco. However, once in power, the politician adopted a conciliatory stance towards the Kingdom.
Muslim scholars’ associations have criticized the Mohammed VI Institute for the training of Imams for hosting a performance that included a call to prayer and church songs. The performance was staged, Saturday, before King Mohammed VI and Pope Francis.
While King Mohammed VI stressed the need of fighting against radicalism, through education, Pope Francis highlighted the importance of maintaining an interreligious dialogue to overcome differences and conflicts.