Tensions between Algeria and Morocco are spilling over into the realm of cyber warfare. The Algerian hacker group JabaRoot DZ has claimed responsibility for an unprecedented series of intrusions into the computer systems of several Moroccan institutions, resulting in the leak of large volumes of sensitive data. From the Ministry of Employment’s website to the CNSS database, the breaches have exposed serious vulnerabilities in some of the kingdom’s digital infrastructure.
The President of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, has reiterated his commitment to strategic relations with Morocco. In his presentation of the regional government's Africa plan, he deliberately avoided addressing the Polisario or the Sahara issue. Amid internal tensions and diplomatic challenges, Clavijo is opting for a pragmatic approach.
To address the multidimensional and contemporary challenges at the continental level, while engaging with global issues, Morocco has advocated for an African artificial intelligence (AI) that is «ethical, responsible, beneficial, and sovereign». Speaking before the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU PSC) on Thursday, the kingdom emphasized the importance of the region working towards establishing best practices in this area.