A true odyssey awaits the Fennecs fans . Three days before the start of the competition, Algerian supporters wishing to support their team in Morocco are facing a logistical and financial wall, a direct consequence of the diplomatic tensions between the two neighbors.
As the Trump administration pushes for a quick agreement in the Maghreb , eyes are turning to Doha. Buoyed by a successful mediation in the greatest secrecy twenty years ago, the emirate has the technical tools to restore dialogue, but is still awaiting an official invitation that is slow in coming.
The Moroccan authorities proceeded on Thursday to the exceptional opening of the Zouj Bghal crossing point. While this operation allowed the return of 42 nationals from Algeria , it leaves the question of hundreds of detainees still blocked on the other side of the border entirely unresolved.
The Moroccan DGED (external intelligence) led by Mohammed Yassine Mansouri, and the DGST (internal intelligence) led by Abdellatif Hammouchi have achieved feats, providing crucial assistance to the Nigerian armed forces, France and many other countries. But these achievements would be viewed in a bad light by external services - possibly Algerian - who invent a war between them.
The border between Morocco and Algeria has been closed since 1994. The populations of the two neighboring countries are suffering terribly from this ongoing situation. They cling to the hope of a reopening.
The border post of "Jouj Bghal", separating Morocco and Algeria, was exceptionally opened to allow the repatriation of the remains of I. B., a Moroccan citizen. This restitution to her family comes after a wait of about a year and a half. The deceased had died on the Algerian coast during an irregular migration attempt to Europe.
Faced with the persistent crisis between Morocco and Algeria, a new initiative from international civil society is attempting to build bridges. Led by a figure from the diplomatic world, it aims to pave the way for reconciliation and revive the Maghreb project, which is currently at a standstill.
End of detention in Algeria for 40 Moroccans this Wednesday. Released after being arrested for irregular migration, they were taken to the border with Morocco, according to information from the AMSV association.
Algeria views the planned military exercises between Morocco and France, which will take place in September on the Algerian-Moroccan border, in a negative light.
The land border post of Zouj Bghal between Morocco and Algeria was exceptionally opened to allow the repatriation of dozens of Moroccan migrants who were detained in Algerian prisons.
Abdelilah Benkirane, a figure of the Party of Justice and Development (PJD) and former Moroccan Prime Minister, made statements that should not please Algeria.
The British government advises its nationals against any travel to the borders of Algeria with Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Mali and Mauritania. On the other hand, it qualifies the border with Morocco as a "safe" destination.