Algeria topped the list of military spending in Africa in 2025, while Morocco ranked second. This scenario reflects the escalating military rivalry between the two countries, driven by their longstanding dispute over the Sahara issue.
In a bid to rival Morocco's strategic Atlantic initiative, Algeria has unveiled plans to position the Djen Djen port as a key trade hub for Sahel and Sahara nations, intensifying regional competition.
The recent meeting in Turkey between Donald Trump's special advisor, Massad Boulos, and the Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, has sparked a shift in stance within the Polisario Front, which now openly opposes American demands. In response, the Trump administration has taken a tougher stance.
In Antalya, Turkey, during his meeting with Ahmed Attaf, Massad Boulos reportedly made three key demands concerning the Tindouf camps, Mali, and the need for political and economic reforms in Algeria. Here’s what we know.
Amid heightened diplomatic activity ahead of a key United Nations Security Council juncture, Algeria is stepping up its engagement with the United States in a bid to influence its position on the Western Sahara issue, leveraging its natural resources to strengthen its negotiating hand.
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