According to Algeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, the country backs «economic integration» in the Maghreb. To the Minister, it is the only solution to problems related to water scarcity, agriculture and industry. Messahel completely ignored the border issue between Morocco and Algeria.
Mauritanian President’s emissary Mohamed Ould Maham visited Rabat, Tuesday, handing Prince Moulay Rachid a message of Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz to King Mohammed VI. Last week, the official toured Algiers and Tunis, carrying letters from the President to Abdelaziz Bouteflika and Beji Caid Essebssi.
Hundreds of Algerians took to the streets, the weekend, to protest against Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s bid for a fifth term. During these manifestations, Algerians referred to the President’s «Moroccan origins».
Earlier this month, the Polisario sought the help of an Algerian general to end tensions between two influential tribes in the Tindouf camps. On Tuesday, Brahim Ghali announced that he appointed two «officials» from the Teknas tribe.
After Venezuela’s self-proclaimed Interim President thanked Morocco for backing his position, one of his diplomatic representatives held talks with Rabat's ambassador to Peru, stressing that Venezuela wants to normalize ties with Morocco.