The map of Morocco on footballers' jerseys remains a focal point of ongoing controversy in Algeria. Algerian player Yousri Bouzok refused to participate in the match between Raja Club Athletic and FAR Rabat due to the jersey bearing the full map of the Kingdom. He feared potential sanctions from Algerian officials upon his return.
As the Confederation of African Football prepares to elect the members of its Executive Committee in March, Algeria is launching a new campaign against Moroccan Fouzi Lekjaa.
As part of its efforts to undermine Morocco's territorial integrity, Algeria hosted a meeting of the «Rif National Party» today, Saturday, and incited the invitation of guests from South Africa, Mozambique, and the Polisario to participate in it.
Over the past month, the Polisario Front and Algeria have witnessed their influence in Latin America diminish. Following Ecuador, Panama has now withdrawn its recognition of the «SADR».
As in July 2023, Algeria has reacted to the ongoing rapprochement between Morocco and Iran. Algiers fears that a normalization of relations between Rabat and Tehran, which have been severed since May 2018, would be detrimental to the Polisario.