As the CNSS hacking continues to shake Morocco, the response has been swift. In a dramatic counterattack, a group of Moroccan hackers infiltrated the systems of Algeria’s Social Security Fund for Postal and Telecommunications Workers (MGPTT), leaking 13 GB of sensitive data—including ID numbers, money transfer orders, and administrative documents. This marks a new chapter in the ongoing, silent digital war between Rabat and Algiers.
The ongoing rivalry between Morocco and Algeria has extended into cyberwarfare, with hackers from both countries targeting government websites, media outlets, and sensitive data. Yabiladi recapped cyber incidents between Moroccan and Algerian hackers over the last 15 years, most of which followed political developments.
Setting aside the strong reactions to Spain and France’s support for Morocco’s position on the Sahara issue, Algeria and the Polisario, in a tone of resignation, merely «regretted» the Trump administration’s reaffirmation of Moroccan sovereignty over the territory.
As MINURSO approaches its 35th anniversary, its relevance in the Western Sahara issue is being called into question. Originally established to organize a referendum that never materialized, the UN mission now seems to be relegated to a purely administrative role. In a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, marked by the growing recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara, what remains of MINURSO? Bachir Dkhil, a founding member of the Polisario who has since returned to Morocco,
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