Algeria misinterprets the Spanish ambassador’s words on the Western Sahara dispute

In an article published Monday, the Algerian press agency reported that Madrid and Algiers share the same opinions on the Western Sahara dispute and the Palestinian cause, quoting Spain’s ambassador to the country. On Tuesday, a Spanish diplomatic source says Algeria misinterpreted the diplomat’s words.

Morocco is one of the least cyber safe countries in the Arab world, reveals new ranking

According to Comparitech’s recent ranking on cybersecurity, Morocco is one of the least cyber safe countries in the Arab world. The Kingdom is ranked fourth among the least performing nations in the region.

An Algerian general plays the role of a mediator between influential members of the Polisario

In February 2017, a retired Algerian general played the role of a mediator between Brahim Ghali and Ould El Bouhali. Two years later, another Algerian general is tasked with the same mission.

Africom : Flintlock military exercise brings Moroccan and Algerian soldiers together

Berlin warns Germans against traveling near Morocco’s borders with Algeria

Europe’s last wild Barbary macaques have Moroccan and Algerian ancestors

Gibraltar is the only European territory that houses Barbary macaques. The species is found only in North Africa, including Morocco and Algeria.

Horst Köhler to chair the second «round-table» on the Western Sahara conflict

At the Security Council, the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara announced that he is preparing for a second «round-table», on the territorial dispute. Horst Köhler is bringing together the four parties for new talks in March.  

The European Parliament’s decision on EU-Morocco trade deal angers the Polisario

After MEPs voted in favor of extending tariff preferences to products from Western Sahara, the Polisario couldn’t hide its anger. In a communiqué, the Front condemned the decision claiming that it violated the CJEU’s ruling.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa reiterates support for the Polisario

Following the steps of neighboring countries, Algeria gets interested in ECOWAS

Hindered by the Sahara dispute, the Arab Maghreb Union has never really managed to seduce its members. Algeria is the last country in the region to show interest for the Economic Community of West African States.