After four years of tensions with Spain, Algeria has eased its stance, setting aside the conditions related to the Sahara issue that were outlined in spring 2022 by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
During a whirlwind visit to Algiers, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni discussed gas imports and geopolitical tensions, while cautiously addressing the Western Sahara issue and calling for a solution in line with the United Nations’ vision.
The official silence from Algeria regarding American maneuvers to classify the Polisario as a terrorist entity has been broken by Abdelaziz Rahabi, a former minister and influential diplomat. As Washington ramps up its pressure, Rahabi criticizes a transactional diplomacy orchestrated by the Republicans, which threatens to portray Algeria as a state supporting terrorism.