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Western Sahara : Algeria would accept referendum, but would not « turn the other cheek, » (Bouteflika to Washington)

7 juillet 2026 Admin 0

In a meeting marked by sharp diplomatic candor and biblical references, late Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika laid out his government’s unyielding position on the Western Sahara to a high-level U.S. delegation in August 2005. The

Algeria : Leaked U.S. Diplomatic Cable Reveals Bouteflika’s Appeal for Washington’s Help on Western Sahara

7 juillet 2026 Admin 0

Former Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika urged the United States to help break the long-standing deadlock over Western Sahara, arguing that Washington’s support for Morocco’s autonomy proposal represented a painful departure from its traditional backing of

Morocco-Algeria: Makhzen’s Century of Alignment: From Historical Shifts to the Modern Axis

3 juillet 2026 Admin 0

The recent broadcast of the Hebdo Show Algeria has put a stark spotlight on the long-term foreign policy trajectory of the Moroccan Kingdom, tracing a historical line of strategic alignments that critics describe as a

Morocco-French campaign against the match between Algeria and Austria

29 juin 2026 Admin 0

Algeria and Austria’s 3-3 Thriller Revives Old World Cup Shadows — But Both Teams Reject Claims of a New “Disgrace of Gijón” Forty-four years after one of football’s most controversial World Cup moments, Algeria and

Algeria vs Austria: a history-laden clash 44 years in the making

27 juin 2026 Admin 0

Saturday’s Group J finale in Kansas City carries the weight of one of football’s most infamous episodes — the « Shame of Gijón » — as Algeria seek the result that eluded them in 1982. KANSAS CITY —

From Diplomacy to Strategy: What Algeria Gains from Its Rising Influence in the African Union

24 juin 2026 Admin 0

Algeria is experiencing a major diplomatic resurgence on the continental stage, securing several high-profile leadership roles within the African Union (AU). From winning the strategic Deputy Chairperson seat of the AU Commission in February 2025

Quand Bendjedid chassait les russes pour réaffirmer le non-alignement de l’Algérie

14 juin 2026 Admin 0

Source : Rapport déclassifié de la CIA datant de juillet 1985. Les mentions « [Censuré] » correspondent aux passages cavardés (Redacted) du document d’origine sur la décision du défunt président Chadli Bendjedid de réduire la

Algeria, and the Somali referee: Gianni Infantino’s FIFA and its neo-colonial narrative

13 juin 2026 Admin 0

Before the kickoff of the most prestigious football competition on the planet, the president of the powerful FIFA, Gianni Infantino, caused an uproar by calling to “calm down and relax,” following a question about the

Mehdi Hijaouy, the Palace Spy on the Run Who Is Causing Sleepless Nights for Morocco’s Security Apparatus

10 juin 2026 Admin 0

He spent most of his life behind the scenes of Moroccan power. Trained to monitor, infiltrate, and neutralize threats to the kingdom, Mehdi Hijaouy is now himself being hunted by the very services to which

Algeria, Crossroads of West African Mobility: A Consolidated Snapshot of Migration Dynamics (Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Guinea)

4 juin 2026 Admin 0

Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM) – Algeria OfficePublication: Consolidated Migrant Country Profile – 2025 Edition Long perceived as a mere transit territory on the Central Mediterranean route, Algeria is now establishing itself as a fully-fledged destination and

Algeria on Western Sahara : Balancing Support for Self-Determination with US-Led Talks

27 mai 2026 Admin 0

ALGIERS – Algeria has moved to clarify its position on the long-standing Western Sahara conflict, expressing satisfaction with recent negotiation efforts while firmly reiterating its core demand for the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination. Speaking on

Western Sahara: Talks between Morocco and the Polisario Front paralyzed

26 mai 2026 Admin 0

Discussions surrounding Western Sahara have entered another period of deadlock, with hopes for a swift breakthrough gradually fading. Despite several diplomatic initiatives and recent rounds of talks, no consensus has emerged among the parties involved

Morocco and Algeria participating in Kaspersky and INTERPOL’s Operation Ramz Across MENA Region

25 mai 2026 Admin 0

Kaspersky has played a significant role in supporting one of the largest coordinated cybercrime operations ever conducted in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Through its threat intelligence capabilities, the cybersecurity company contributed

Landau acknowledges in Algiers the need to move toward a solution for Western Sahara

29 avril 2026 Admin Commentaires fermés

#Western_Sahara #United_States #Christopher_Landau #Morocco #Algeria Tunis, April 28 (EFE). — U.S. Under Secretary of State Christopher Landau said Tuesday in Algiers that there is a “need to find” a solution to the long-running Western Sahara

Algeria-United States: Towards a Strengthened Strategic Partnership for Stability in the Sahel

29 avril 2026 Admin Commentaires fermés

#Algeria #United_States #Christopher_Landau #AFRICOM #Sahel #Dagvin_Anderson Algiers welcomed a high-level American delegation this Monday, comprising Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and AFRICOM Commander General Dagvin Anderson. At the heart of the discussions: intensifying counterterrorism

Chinese Military Expert Confirms Superiority of Algerian Su-57E Over Israeli F-35 in Stealth Technology

23 avril 2026 Admin Commentaires fermés

#Su_57E #F_35 #Algeria #Israel #stealth_aircraft #military_aviation #weapons In a strategic analysis re-evaluating the balance of air power in the Middle East and North Africa, a prominent Chinese military expert has asserted that Algeria’s fifth-generation Su-57E

Algeria Emerges as Key Gas Lifeline for Europe Amid Hormuz Crisis

3 avril 2026 Admin Commentaires fermés

#Algeria #Europe #energy_crisis #Iran #war #gaz #LNG #petrol_price Escalating tensions in the Middle East have disrupted global energy flows after Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for oil and gas shipments. The

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Western Sahara : « Our backs are against the wall. Help us! » (Bouteflika to US Ambassador)

24 mars 2026 Admin Commentaires fermés

#WesternSahara #Morocco #Algeria #FrentePolisario #UnitedStates #autonomy #UN #Wikileaks On June 25, 2008, Robert S. Ford, the United States Ambassador to Algeria, was received by Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. « Clearly Bouteflika will not press the Sahrawis

Why Washington Should Let Algeria Keep Its Strategic Distance

13 mars 2026 Admin Commentaires fermés

In Washington’s crowded mental map of the Middle East and North Africa, Algeria occupies an unusual space: neither ally nor adversary, neither client state nor crisis theater. Some analysts interpret this relative absence as neglect.

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Western Sahara : secret negotiations in Madrid under U.S. mediation

7 février 2026 Admin Commentaires fermés

This Sunday, discreet negotiations are taking place in Madrid between Morocco, Algeria, the Polisario Front, and Mauritania, under the direct supervision of the United States, with the aim of reviving the political process on Western

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Algerian–Moroccan Rivalry Stalls Maghreb’s Rise as Regional Power

5 février 2026 Admin 0

According to the University of Navarra, despite repeated efforts at regional cooperation, the Maghreb remains far from realizing its potential as a regional powerhouse. The Arab Maghreb Union (UMA), conceived as a platform for economic

Epstein Scandal: Modi Would Be Netanyahu’s Puppet!

5 février 2026 Admin Commentaires fermés

The Epstein scandal reveals that Modi would be Netanyahu’s puppet! These sulfureous ties largely explain New Delhi’s discreet hostility toward Algeria, particularly within the BRICS. The Epstein files made public in early February 2026—more than

AFCON 2025 in the Algerian Press

22 janvier 2026 Admin Commentaires fermés

#AFCON2025 #Morocco #Algeria #Senegal #Refereeing #Controversies El Moudjahid: Despite billions spent on sports and diplomatic infiltration, the Moroccan regime loses on all frontsDespite billions of dollars invested by the Moroccan regime in diplomacy and sports

US abduction of Maduro: The reasons behid the « low profile » of Algeria

15 janvier 2026 Admin Commentaires fermés

Tags : Algeria, Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela, petrol, United States, Western Sahara, Russia China, BRICS, OPEC, Following the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US special forces during a deadly military operation in Caracas, Algeria

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Christopher Ross: The Special Envoy Who Strained Relations Between Morocco and the United States (Diplomatic Note)

9 janvier 2026 Admin Commentaires fermés

Tags: #Christopher_Ross #Special_Envoy #Western_Sahara #Morocco #United_States #Algeria #MINURSO #Human_Rights The document analyzes the evolution of the role of Christopher Ross, Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Western Sahara since his appointment in 2009, as well

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Morocco accepted the Special Rapporteurs of the UNHCHR following Algeria’s refusal (diplomatic note)

7 janvier 2026 Admin Commentaires fermés

Tags : #Morocco #Algeria #Frente_Polisario #Western_Sahara #UN #UNHCHR #Special_Rapporteurs #human_rights #MINURSO This internal Moroccan note analyzes the implications of Morocco’s full opening to the Special Procedures of the UN Human Rights Council. It first highlights

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Western Sahara: Algeria facing pressure from the United States

25 novembre 2025 Admin Commentaires fermés

Tags : Western Sahara, Polisario Front, Algeria, United States, UN Security Council, Resolution 2797 (2025), Morocco, autonomy, The latest UN Security Council resolution on Western Sahara, adopted on October 31, 2025, was met in Algeria

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The Western Sahara and Trump’s “Deal Diplomacy”

24 octobre 2025 Admin Commentaires fermés

Tags : Western Sahara, Frente Polisario, Morocco, Donald Trump, United States, Steve Wittkoff, Jared Kishner, Algeria, Abraham Deal, By Abdelaziz Rahabi Steve Witkoff’s statement about a curious U.S. initiative is difficult to define, as Algeria

Bouteflika: France “never really accepted Algeria’s independence” (Wikileaks)

24 août 2025 Admin Commentaires fermés

For Bouteflika, no dialogue is possible between him and the King of Morocco. According to U.S. diplomatic memos, President Bouteflika accused the Moroccan king, Mohammed VI, of being a puppet in the hands of the French, who use him to settle their scores with Algeria.

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About democracy and Western values

8 août 2025 Admin 0

Tags: Democracy, Western values, colonization, slavery, Algeria, Chad, France gathered 400 Muslim scholars and decapitated them with machetes; during the occupation of Chad in 1917. When France entered the Algerian city of Laghouat in 1852,