The fallout from Algeria’s exit from the Africa Cup of Nations at the hands of Nigeria continues to fuel talk shows and political commentary across the country. A recurring theme runs through these discussions: blaming Morocco.
Massad Boulos, special adviser to the U.S. president, reiterated Donald Trump’s commitment to achieving lasting peace in Western Sahara, while calling on Algeria to open its market to American businesses. His remarks come as the deadline announced by the Trump administration for a Morocco–Algeria peace agreement has passed without any tangible progress.