Facing a wave of social and political protests, Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed's regime is being propped up by Algeria, which sees its main ally in the North Africa-Sahel region at risk. Its key asset: the Polisario.
A Spanish think tank has stated in its analysis that the Western Sahara conflict is moving toward a resolution, asserting that Algeria will not be able to withstand pressure from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. It also recommended that the European Union clarify its position and step up its diplomatic efforts to avoid being sidelined.
Launched as a rival to Morocco’s Tanger-Med port complex, Algeria’s El Hamdania port project is undergoing a surprising strategic shift. Algiers has reportedly decided not to entrust its construction to China — a move with significant geopolitical implications, particularly in the context of regional competition and the ongoing dispute over Western Sahara.
As it often does, Algeria tried to attribute pro-Polisario positions to its guest, positions that were never actually taken. But this time, the maneuver didn’t work with Rwandan President Paul Kagame. Here’s why.
Days after supporting Morocco’s 2007 autonomy plan for Western Sahara, Algerian media claimed the UK reverted to neutrality based on a new statement emphasizing UN-led resolution and self-determination. However, the UK government’s official statement confirmed its endorsement of Morocco’s autonomy proposal as the most credible basis for a lasting solution.