In a bid to rival Morocco's strategic Atlantic initiative, Algeria has unveiled plans to position the Djen Djen port as a key trade hub for Sahel and Sahara nations, intensifying regional competition.
The role of Morocco’s intelligence services in its diplomatic achievements, particularly on the Sahara issue, is undeniable—a fact acknowledged by both global powers and African states.
Morocco and Algeria’s rivalry has expanded beyond politics into economic and diplomatic arenas, with both countries using energy, trade, and migration to gain influence, judges American think tank Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Their competition is also spilling into the Sahel region.
As Mali faces a new wave of terrorist attacks, its Prime Minister has indirectly accused Algeria of financing extremist groups operating in the Sahel. Neighboring countries like Mauritania and Senegal are also vulnerable to the growing spread of these movements.