Adopted by the Council of Ministers on April 20, Algeria’s draft law on general mobilization signals a significant shift in the country’s security policy. It calls for the recall of reservists, centralized oversight by the Ministry of Defense, and strict obligations for citizens—including the reporting of individuals from so-called «hostile» states. The legislation comes amid rising regional tensions and as the army denounces hostile campaigns on social media.
A delicate mission for Algiers: Amidst Morocco's diplomatic offensive, Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf attempted to rally Sweden and Finland to his country's stance on Western Sahara. However, his Nordic trip did not secure any official support, highlighting the growing isolation of Algerian diplomacy in the face of international momentum favoring the Moroccan autonomy plan.
By posting a photo of the Polisario’s right of reply in The Washington Post, journalists at Radio Algeria International (a public broadcaster) must have thought to themselves : «We nailed it!» But what’s the real story? Did they actually make an impact?