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Algeria – Morocco: crisis loading

The hostility between Algeria and Morocco has taken on a new dimension in recent months, particularly on the Western Sahara issue. Could it spiral into an open conflict? We take a look at the increasingly tense relationship between the neighbours.

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Rising tensions

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Are Morocco and Algeria on the brink of war?

Hostilities between Morocco and Algeria have taken on a new dimension in recent months, especially over the Western Sahara question. Could the situation descend into a full-blown conflict? The Africa Report takes an in-depth look at the forces involved.

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warm war

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Morocco/Algeria: Western Sahara conflict shows signs of escalation

Tensions between Algeria and Morocco have never been as tense in 45 years. November 2020 unleashed pandora's box following the military intervention in Guerguerat and Washington's recognition of Rabat's sovereignty over Western Sahara.

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At daggers drawn

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Morocco/Algeria: The armed forces behind the Western Sahara conflict

The Algerian and Moroccan militaries rank second and fifth in Africa, respectively, and shell out dizzying sums to acquire the latest equipment. Rabat turns to US and French suppliers, while Algiers sticks with Russian-made military goods.

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Soldiers and spies

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Morocco/Algeria: Military leaders in the shadows

Morocco's and Algeria's top military and secret service leaders have risen through the ranks and often led brilliant – and sometimes action-packed – careers.

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In the middle

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Morocco/Algeria: Jeune Afrique, a magazine caught between two mortal enemies

The Western Sahara question has poisoned more than just Moroccan-Algerian relations. 'Jeune Afrique' magazine continues to be banned in Algeria, where it, too, has become a casualty of the tensions between the two countries.

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