Under pressure from the Trump administration, Algiers has put forward an option regarding the future of the Tindouf camps, according to Moroccan sources. This proposal has raised concerns in both Rabat and Washington.
Accusations and testimonies point to possible links between the Azawad Liberation Front, jihadist groups active in the Sahel, and the Polisario, with areas of influence reportedly extending into Algeria.
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.