Sahara – UN : Algeria hails having «thwarted» Morocco’s plans at the Security Council

Following its failure to defend the Polisario's positions at the Security Council, Algeria is attempting to sway internal media opinion. Its Foreign Minister claimed that the country has «thwarted«Morocco's plans, even though Algiers was unable to persuade any member to vote against the resolution.

Algerian silence on UN Sahara decision criticized by ex-political leader Makri

Resolution 2797 : Iran criticizes Algeria's «empty chair policy» at the Security Council

At the UN Security Council, Algeria treads carefully and praises Trump

AFCON 2025 boycott calls : Fouzi Lekjaa blames Algeria for «manipulation»

31st October 1963, when Morocco cut diplomatic ties with Cuba for supporting Algeria during the Sand War

The border conflict between Morocco and Algeria, known as the Sand War, was an opportunity for Fidel Castro to initiate a military intervention outside the borders of his country. The second time was when, the Cuban forces joined President Dos Santos in Anglo while King Hassan II supported his opponent Jonas Savimbi, an Angolan political leader. Flashback.

Sahara : Algeria’s intense diplomatic push undermines its claimed «observer status»

Officially, Algeria continues to present itself as a mere «observer» in the Sahara issue. In reality, however, the facts tell a different story, one that reinforces Morocco’s long-standing belief that Algiers is an active party to the conflict.

Algeria and China discuss Western Sahara ahead of crucial UN Security Council vote

Algeria calls for an urgent Security Council meeting on the Sahara issue

Under US pressure, Algeria pulls back public backing for the Polisario

On the eve of the Security Council’s vote on Thursday to adopt a new resolution extending MINURSO’s mandate in the Sahara for several more months, Algeria appears to be distancing itself from the Polisario, a move that marks a notable shift in Algiers’ long-standing foreign policy on the issue.