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France’s divided map of Morocco sparks diplomatic debate

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has ignited controversy by sharing a divided map of Morocco on his Instagram account, just months after announcing a shift in how France represents Morocco’s borders in its official communications. The map, which separates Morocco from the Sahara,......

France implements “graduated response” in escalating Algeria tensions

Amid a mounting diplomatic crisis between France and Algeria, French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau confirmed on Sunday the implementation of a “graduated response” targeting Algeria. Retailleau disclosed that certain Algerian nationals have already been denied entry at Roissy Airport......

Syria denies Algeria’s appeal for prisoner release, escalating diplomatic discord

Syria has firmly declined Algeria’s request to release Algerian soldiers and Polisario fighters who were captured during the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime. According to French broadcaster Monte Carlo Doualiya, citing its correspondent in Damascus, Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa turned......

Spanish foreign minister under fire as expulsions from Moroccan Sahara spark media outrage

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has faced mounting criticism for his silence regarding the expulsion of seven Spanish nationals from the Moroccan Sahara. According to reports from Iberian news outlet *El Independiente*, Albares has yet to confirm whether Spain has formally protested......

Israeli minister's luxury Marrakech trip sparks controversy amid Gaza tensions

Israeli media have sharply criticized Transportation Minister Miri Regev's upcoming costly visit to Morocco, where she plans to attend a road safety conference in Marrakech. The controversy centers around the minister's accommodation expenses at the Four Seasons hotel, with suite prices ranging......

Turkish Official's Sharp Words Escalate Diplomatic Tension with Algeria

Turkish Parliament member Bahadır Nahit Yenişehirlioğlu has sparked controversy with strong criticism of Algeria, accusing the North African nation of providing sanctuary to Kurdish groups that Turkey considers separatist elements. The Justice and Development Party (AK Party) representative characterized......

Spain's Foreign Ministry removes maps of Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania amid diplomatic tensions

The Spanish Foreign Ministry has quietly removed maps of Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania from its official website as the new year begins. This action coincided with negotiations led by Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares regarding the reopening of customs crossings in Ceuta and Melilla. Initially......

Mali-Algeria Diplomatic Tensions Escalate Over Terrorism Allegations in Sahel

Mali's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong rebuke to Algeria on Wednesday, expressing "profound dismay" over statements made by Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf regarding Mali's counterterrorism approach. In an official statement, Mali accused Algeria of harboring and......

Diplomatic Tensions Rise as Spanish PM's Christmas Message Features Controversial Morocco Map

In a move that has stirred diplomatic waters, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Christmas address has sparked controversy over the display of a divided map of Morocco, challenging recent improvements in Spanish-Moroccan relations. During his holiday message praising Spanish troops serving abroad,......