Adopted by the Council of Ministers on April 20, Algeria’s draft law on general mobilization signals a significant shift in the country’s security policy. It calls for the recall of reservists, centralized oversight by the Ministry of Defense, and strict obligations for citizens—including the reporting of individuals from so-called «hostile» states. The legislation comes amid rising regional tensions and as the army denounces hostile campaigns on social media.
Morocco's diplomatic victories have led to economic consequences for the Algerian population. Algiers has chosen to impose trade restrictions on France over its recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara.