Sport
Morocco U20 Edges Algeria 3-2 in Thrilling UNAF Tournament Match
The Moroccan under-20 national team beat Algeria 3-2 in the second round of the North African Football Union (UNAF) tournament.
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Algeria
Morocco
Morocco-Algeria Tensions Escalate: Military Buildup and Diplomatic Shifts Raise Regional Concerns
The regional rivalry between Morocco and Algeria is about to intensify. At least that’s what Francisco Serrano, a journalist, writer and analyst whose work focuses on North Africa, the broader Middle East and Latin America, thinks.
Morocco
Iran Expands Influence in North Africa: Reports Link Tehran to Polisario Front
Revelations have been made about Iran’s support for the Polisario, protected by Algeria, which continues to claim the independence of the Sahara, but also about Tehran’s expansionist approach in North Africa.
France
France Must Mend Ties with Morocco, Says Xavier Bertrand
In an interview, Xavier Bertrand, president of the Hauts-de-France region (Les Républicains), deplores the lasting disaffection between Paris and Rabat due to France’s Algerian tropism.
Sport
Morocco's World Cup Success Inspired Amine Gouiri to Choose Algeria National Team
In an interview, Stade Rennais striker Amine Gouiri, a former French under-21 international, confides that Morocco influenced his decision to defend the colors of Algeria rather than France.
Spain
Algeria Signals Diplomatic Thaw with Spain Amid Sahara Dispute
Algeria wants to relaunch its bilateral relations with Spain, suspended since March 2022 after Spain’s change of position on the Sahara in favor of Morocco. Algiers is about to appoint a new ambassador to Madrid.
Morocco
Moroccan Vacationer Killed in Polisario Attack on Es-Semara, Western Sahara
A young man on vacation in Morocco died in the military operation that the Polisario, protected by Algeria, claims to have carried out on Sunday in the city of Es-Semara. His name is Hamza Jeaifri.
Morocco
Polisario Claims Attacks in Western Sahara Ahead of UN Resolution
Suspicions about the involvement of the Polisario, protected by Algeria, in the attacks on Es-Semara are confirmed. The movement claimed overnight on Sunday a military operation targeting the sectors of Mahbès, Es-Semara and Farsia. These attacks come on the eve of the adoption of the Security Council resolution on the Sahara.
Morocco
Algerian Hackers Claim Massive Data Breach at Moroccan University in Cyber Retaliation
Algerian hackers claim to have attacked Mohammed V University in Rabat. They also explain the reasons that led them to take such an action.
Sport
Algeria Drops Pursuit of Moroccan Soccer Star Amine El Ouazzani
In recent days, the Algerian press, which had mentioned a probable change of sports nationality of the Moroccan international Amine El Ouazzani, also of Algerian origin through his mother, is backtracking, assuring that the young player does not interest Algeria.
Sport
Nice Player Youcef Atal Suspended 7 Matches for Controversial Palestine Post
Targeted by an investigation for apology of terrorism, following a publication related to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, the player Youcef Atal has been severely sanctioned.
Morocco
Morocco Drug Bust: 8 Arrested, Including Local Official and Naturalized Algerians
Based on information provided by the Directorate General of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), elements of the National Brigade of the Judicial Police (BNPJ) arrested eight people, including three Algerians and a commune president, suspected of being involved in international drug trafficking.