When it comes to Morocco, Algerian media often prioritize speed over accuracy, favoring sensational headlines over verified facts. That pattern repeated itself this week, as several Algerian outlets rushed to publish a false story claiming the U.S. Congress had «slapped Morocco» by voting 98% against a proposed bill to classify the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization. But what’s the reality behind this claim?
A so-called «secret» telegram from Morocco, claiming the deaths of Moroccan soldiers at an Israeli military base, has been circulating on Algerian social media since June 22. Touted as explosive proof of military cooperation between Rabat and Tel Aviv, the document shared by propaganda accounts is full of glaring inconsistencies and factual errors. Let’s set the record straight.
The former National Security Advisor to Donald Trump has openly voiced his support for the Polisario Front, amid diplomatic turmoil. In a passionate op-ed, Bolton calls for a self-determination referendum in Western Sahara, criticizes U.S. alignment with Moroccan positions, and raises concerns about a potential Russian-Chinese breakthrough in Africa. His stance echoes arguments put forward by Algiers, even as some U.S. lawmakers push to designate the Polisario as a terrorist organization.