Following the integration of Saharan representatives in negotiations with the United Nations and the European Union, Morocco is strategically positioning this region as a vital crossroads in its African diplomatic policy.
Employment, a key pillar of the RNI's 2021 electoral program, could become a major challenge for the upcoming legislative elections in 2026. Recognizing the gap between its promises (1 million jobs in 5 years) and the reality (a loss of approximately 100,000 net jobs over 3 years), the Akhannouch government has unveiled a new strategy with a budget of 14 billion dirhams for 2025. Analysis follows.
To make the Oran forum a success, despite being shunned by major African countries, Algeria invited nations recognizing Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara. To achieve this, Algiers temporarily set aside its support for the Polisario during the speeches of President Tebboune and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Attaf.