
Morocco Closes Embassy in Algeria Amid Diplomatic Rift
Morocco has decided to close its embassy in Algiers this Friday, August 27 after the Algerian decision to break off diplomatic relations .

Morocco has decided to close its embassy in Algiers this Friday, August 27 after the Algerian decision to break off diplomatic relations .

Algeria’s decision to "break off diplomatic relations with Morocco" raises fears in Spain of a rethinking of the dialogue initiated with the kingdom with a view to resuming diplomatic relations.

The statements of the Israeli Foreign Minister during his historic visit to Rabat are one of the grievances for which Algeria says it has severed diplomatic ties. Israel rejects these accusations and calls on Algiers to "focus" on its economic "problems".

What will become of the match between Algeria and Burkina Faso that is to be held in Morocco, after the Algerian authorities decided to sever diplomatic relations with the kingdom? This match counting for the 2nd round of the Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers will not suffer from the diplomatic incidents between the two countries, according to the political authorities.

Algeria’s decision to sever its diplomatic relations with Morocco continues to elicit reactions. After the Arab League , it is France’s turn to call on the two countries "to dialogue".

Ramtane Lamamra, the Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, summoned Mohamed Ait Ouali, the Moroccan ambassador to Algiers, following Algeria’s decision to sever ties with the kingdom . The Moroccan diplomat declined this invitation.

Reactions are piling up after Algeria’s decision to break diplomatic relations with Morocco . Political scientist Mohamed Tajeddine Houssaini says he is not surprised by this decision but warns that a "military confrontation" between the two countries "would be fatal for the entire region".

The Secretary General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul-Gheit, reacted to Algeria’s decision to break diplomatic relations with Morocco . He calls on the two countries to show restraint and avoid any further escalation.

The head of government, Saâdeddine El Othmani says he "deeply regrets" Algeria’s decision to break off relations with Morocco. However, he expresses a certain optimism about a return to normal relations between the two countries.

Morocco, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, reacted to Algeria’s decision to break off diplomatic relations .

Algeria decided, this Tuesday, to break off its diplomatic relations with Morocco . The reasons for this rupture were detailed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ramtane Lamamra.

The national airline Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announces round-trip flights to Algeria departing from Morocco starting in September. It has already put tickets on sale.