Algeria, Morocco
Western Sahara: final diplomatic exchanges ahead of decisive UN vote

Algeria, Morocco
Negotiations over Western Sahara take a backseat to Middle East conflict

As long as the Polisario Front has not clearly expressed its expectations regarding autonomy, Rabat continues to drive forward its proposal, which has yet to lead to an agreement between the parties. The hope for a swift resolution to the conflict as promised by Washington is starting to fade.

Algeria
Washington consults former US ambassador on Western Sahara

The renewed consultation of Elizabeth Moore Aubin by both the State Department and a think-tank close to Rabat’s position reflects the premium Washington is placing on experienced counsel as it prepares another attempt to move the negotiations forward.

Morocco
Negotiations on Western Sahara falter

Rabat is still seeking to finalise its new autonomy plan for the disputed territory. Washington is meanwhile keen to lead future negotiations, with or without the UN mission in Western Sahara.

Morocco
Rabat plays economic lobbying card with Rome

Boosted by the recent UN vote on Western Sahara, Moroccan diplomacy is intensifying its pressure on Italy, which is still linked to Algeria on energy matters and which is showing caution on the issue.

Morocco
UN dismisses its Western Sahara representative in Tindouf refugee camps

Palestinian diplomat Yusef Jedian has just received a letter from his employer, the United Nations, informing him of the impending end of his MINURSO mandate.

Morocco
The UN's evolving role in Western Sahara's future

With the prospect of holding a referendum in the region receding, the United Nations mission in the disputed territory is likely to gradually shift towards overseeing the autonomy process.

Morocco
Brussels embarks on risky financial endeavour in Western Sahara

To include the disputed territory in its free trade agreement with Morocco, the EU has pledged to pay out benefits to the Sahrawi people. The details of the deal, which remain ambiguous in many respects, have yet to be finalised.

Algeria
Negotiations for a tête-à-tête between Tebboune and Macron

The French and Algerian presidents, still officially on bad terms, could meet in the coming weeks, on the sidelines of the summit bringing together the twenty biggest world powers.

Algeria
How Algiers backpedalled on new trade tax

The measure, which targeted import and export operations, quickly raised concerns among container ship owners operating in the country.

Algeria
The hushed tones of Paris and Algiers in New York

In addition to maintaining relations between the two countries' foreign intelligence services, albeit reduced to a bare minimum, the French and Algerian diplomatic services remain in contact. With no ambassadors on either side of the Mediterranean, they communicate via the UN.

Morocco
Royal palace "favourite geek" Zaki Narjisse's lucrative deals

While his company Netopia Solutions is developing the application that will enable Moroccans to purchase tickets for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to be held in the country, the Moroccan businessman has seen his reputation tarnished by bad publicity.

The New Guard
Madagascar, Morocco, Cameroon

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

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