Shield and Alert: Maghreb Bound

France’s Far-Right Pushes to End 1968 Franco-Algerian Treaty, Escalating Diplomatic Tensions

France’s far-right movement has been escalating diplomatic tensions with Algeria by calling to revoke the 1968 Franco-Algerian Treaty. On February 26, 2025, members of the French government threatened unilateral termination of the treaty unless Algeria accepted the return of undocumented migrants.

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Morocco: Two children killed in floods

Morocco is experiencing heavy rainfall resulting in floods that are causing destruction and deaths. Several regions of the country have been hit by devastating floods, claiming the lives of at least two children.

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Franco-Algerian relations set to worsen over planned military maneuvers in Morocco

Algeria summoned the French Ambassador to protest the planned “Chergui 2025” Franco-Moroccan military exercises scheduled for September near the Algerian border. Tensions between the nations have escalated following France’s support for Morocco’s position on Western Sahara.

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Building a Road to Nowhere? Morocco’s Unfinished Push to Mauritania

Morocco is nearing completion of a 93-kilometer road linking Es-Semara to the Mauritanian border, a project touted as a boost for regional connectivity. However, with no immediate link to Mauritanian infrastructure and no confirmed plans for its extension, the road currently leads to a dead end.

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