Morocco and Algeria’s rivalry has expanded beyond politics into economic and diplomatic arenas, with both countries using energy, trade, and migration to gain influence, judges American think tank Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Their competition is also spilling into the Sahel region.
South Africa's ANC party has denounced Jacob Zuma’s recognition of Moroccan Sovereignty over the Sahara. Ramaphosa’s party has also called on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to demand an official apology from Morocco for the use of the South African flag during a partisan meeting. Here's what you need to know.