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Algeria’s outburst over UK’s Sahara stance exposes its role as genuine party to the conflict

Algeria’s vehement reaction to the United Kingdom’s support for Morocco’s autonomy plan in Western Sahara has done more than express diplomatic discontent. It laid bare Algiers’ transformation from a behind-the-scenes sponsor and host of the Polisario militias to the undisguised principal actor in the decades-old territorial dispute. In a statement laced with indignation, Algeria’s foreign […]

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Imane Khelif’s gender scandal embarrasses Algerian regime

The Algerian regime who defended Imane Khelif as a “female born” is embarrassed as leaked medical documents reveal the Olympic boxer is actually biologically male. The report, originally published by 3 Wire Sports and widely cited, includes a chromosome analysis conducted by Dr. Lal Path Labs, an accredited laboratory in New Delhi. The test result […]

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British diplomacy chief reiterates country’s support for Morocco’s autonomy plan before UK Parliament

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy reiterated this Tuesday his country’s support for Morocco’s autonomy plan, describing it as “the most credible, viable, and pragmatic basis for a solution to the conflict” over the Sahara issue. “During my visit to Morocco, I announced the United Kingdom’s support for the autonomy proposal presented by Morocco, considering it […]

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Sahara: Will Polisario disband or continue chasing elusive dream?

As the UK has just joined the United States, France, Spain, Germany and several Arab & African countries, recognizing Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara or supporting the autonomy plan, the future of Algeria-backed Polisario Front of Brahim Ghali seems more uncertain than ever. For decades, the Polisario has benefited from political and financial support from […]

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Algeria’s outburst over UK’s Sahara stance exposes its role as genuine party to the conflict

Algeria’s vehement reaction to the United Kingdom’s support for Morocco’s autonomy plan in Western Sahara has done more than express diplomatic discontent. It laid bare Algiers’ transformation from a behind-the-scenes sponsor and host of the Polisario militias to the undisguised principal actor in the decades-old territorial dispute. In a statement laced with indignation, Algeria’s foreign […]

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Algeria’s currency crisis deepens amid drop in exports

Algeria is grappling with a deepening currency crisis as the Algerian dinar continues its relentless slide, raising alarm over the country’s economic stability, inflationary pressures, and the sustainability of state finances. Since late 2019, the dinar has lost significant value against the euro, falling from 204 dinars per euro in December 2019 to over 260 […]

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UK’s support for Morocco on Sahara to reverberate in the Commonwealth

Morocco has secured a significant diplomatic victory in its long-standing quest to uphold its territorial integrity and address the legacy of colonial-era divisions, following the United Kingdom’s endorsement of the autonomy plan for the Sahara. The UK’s foreign minister David Lammy described the Moroccan proposal as “the most credible, viable and pragmatic basis for a […]

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Morocco’s King outlines roadmap for comprehensive, sustainable development in Africa

King Mohammed VI has outlined a roadmap for achieving a comprehensive and sustainable development in Africa, based on four key pillars, namely changing the model used for development financing; creating an institutional, economic, and social environment conducive to development; increasing and stimulating intra-African trade; and increasing the value of the continent’s abundant natural resources. These […]

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UK officially supports Moroccan Autonomy Plan as most credible, viable, pragmatic basis to settle Sahara dispute

The United Kingdom, permanent member of the UN Security Council, has joined many major super powers to express clear support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty, a plan it considers “the most credible, viable, and pragmatic basis for settling the dispute.” and said it intends to act in line with this […]

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Kenya’s support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara reshapes African alliances

Kenya’s support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara territory sent shockwaves across Africa and a blow to a weakening pro-Polisario alliance led by Algeria and South Africa. The new Kenyan volt-face on the Sahara issue in favor of Morocco’s territorial integrity, was expressed in a joint statement during a visit by Kenyan foreign minister […]