Abandoned by Haftar, Algiers follows Rabat’s footsteps and condemns «military escalation»

Between 2014 and 2016, Algeria and Libyan military officer Khalifa Haftar were on good terms. It is not the case anymore, as the Algerian Foreign Affairs Ministry condemned military escalation in Libya, following the footsteps of Morocco.

Western Sahara : The UN Security Council extends mandate of MINURSO by six months

Military spending reaches $3.5 billion in Morocco and $9.6 billion in Algeria, SIPRI says

In 2018, Morocco’s military spending reached $3.5 billion. During the same period, Algeria spent $9.6 billion on defense, revealed SIPRI in a recent report on global military spending.

The Polisario used tanks and military vehicles to disperse a protest in Tindouf

The UN Security Council’s draft resolution on Western Sahara worries the Polisario

As UN Security Council’s members are holding discussions on the Western Sahara draft resolution, the Poilisario Front accuses Morocco of spreading «fake news», quoting sources in New York.

Algeria : When Abdelaziz Bouteflika adopted a conciliatory stance towards Morocco

When Abdelaziz Bouteflika won presidential elections in Algeria, he promised to restore diplomatic ties with Morocco. However, once in power, the politician adopted a conciliatory stance towards the Kingdom.

Algeria : «Moroccan» Abdelkader Bensalah to take over as interim leader

On Tuesday, Abdelaziz Bouteflika announced that he is leaving office, following weeks of protests. The speaker of Algeria’s upper house is expected to replace the 82-year-old politician as interim leader, amid questions related to his «Moroccan citizenship».

Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigns from presidency in Algeria

Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra sacked while on a mission to Tunis

The Arab Maghreb Union presents the trans-Maghreb railway line project in Tunisia