To make the Oran forum a success, despite being shunned by major African countries, Algeria invited nations recognizing Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara. To achieve this, Algiers temporarily set aside its support for the Polisario during the speeches of President Tebboune and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Attaf.
The International Crisis Group highlights the fragile status quo between Morocco and Algeria, where issues like arms races, online disinformation, and Polisario militancy risk conflict escalation. The report emphasizes the role of the U.S. and European actors in preventing military confrontation and fostering dialogue for peace.
Several Moroccan media outlets have drawn a direct connection between the arrest of the former president of the Algerian Football Federation (FAF), Kheïreddine Zetchi, and his inability to block the adoption of an amendment within CAF that prevents the Polisario from obtaining membership in the continental football organization. Is it really the case ?
Amid the 2021 crisis with its traditional partners in Western Europe, Morocco chose to strengthen ties with Central and Eastern European countries. Despite Algeria's efforts to counter this move, the strategy has proven successful.