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Once again, Morocco’s regime has chosen over truth. This time, its propaganda machine targeted Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, twisting his words after a meeting with Morocco’s foreign minister.

Cassis’s position was unambiguous; Switzerland backs the United Nations and its envoy as the central actors in resolving the Western Sahara conflict, a dispute that has lasted more than fifty years. He acknowledged Morocco’s autonomy plan as one possible option but stressed it is not the only one. Any solution must respect the principle of self‑determination.

Rabat’s media, however, rushed to replace the UN’s terminology of “non‑self‑governing territory” with the regime’s preferred fiction of “Moroccan Sahara.” In doing so, they erased the legal requirement for a referendum on self‑determination. This is a familiar tactic: manipulating foreign statements to claim the issue is “settled” in Morocco’s favor.

الشعب الصحراوي ينتفض بمدينة العيون المحتلة عقب جلب الاحتلال المغربي لطاقم طبي إسرائيلي متواجد بمستشفى المدينة الصحراوية المحتلة في مهمة مشبوهة #الصحراء_الغربية pic.twitter.com/TP0UssM6RL

— بوابة الجزائر – Algeria Gate (@algatedz) April 23, 2026

Observers point out that such maneuvers reveal weakness, not strength. The regime’s insistence on declaring victory while bending diplomats’ words shows desperation. Its latest attempt was to falsely attribute remarks to Masoud Boulos, senior adviser to the U.S. president, during his meeting with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. No credible source reported such claims — only Rabat’s own echo chambers.

🛑 Antalya expose l’isolement lamentable du régime marocain 🇲🇦 https://t.co/JQZJy9wCwu

— بوابة الجزائر – Algeria Gate (@algatedz) April 18, 2026

Meanwhile, the Polisario Front remains steadfast: the only fair and lasting solution lies in international law and the UN Charter, guaranteeing the Sahrawi people their right to self‑determination and independence.

Source: Algeria Gate – Arabic version

The security situation in northern Mali continues to deteriorate amid ongoing clashes between the Malian coup-led army and multiple armed groups operating across the region. The persistent instability highlights the difficulties faced by authorities in establishing durable territorial control in a highly fragmented security environment.

The situation is further complicated by reports of the continued presence of remnants of Wagner mercenary elements, who previously supported Malian military operations during earlier phases before their role evolved and became less formally defined within the Sahel security landscape.

At the same time, the African Corps affiliated with Russia has emerged as a new framework for restructuring Moscow’s military presence in the region, as security challenges intensify and local dynamics increasingly intersect with external geopolitical interests.

This overlap between the Malian coup-led army, remnants of Wagner forces, and the Russian African Corps reflects a highly complex security environment that extends beyond conventional counter-insurgency operations. It points instead to a broader reconfiguration of power relations within the country, where state authority armed groups, and external actors operate in a constantly shifting balanc

Overall, northern Mali appears to be entering a prolonged phase of structural instability rather than a temporary security crisis. The multiplicity of actors involved ranging from the Malian military leadership to fragmented armed groups and evolving foreign military presences suggests that the conflict is no longer purely internal in nature.

Instead, it has become a layered confrontation shaped by overlapping local grievances and external strategic interests. In this context, achieving a clear military resolution remains unlikely in the short term, while political stabilization will require more than security-based approaches alone Without a comprehensive framework addressing both governance failures and regional dynamics, northern Mali is likely to remain a volatile and contested space.

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Instead, it has become a layered confrontation shaped by overlapping local grievances and external strategic interests. In this context, achieving a clear military resolution remains unlikely in the short term, while political stabilization will require more than security-based approaches alone. Without a comprehensive framework addressing both governance failures and regional dynamics, northern Mali is likely to remain a volatile and contested space.

The Spanish shipping company Baleària is celebrating the 10^th anniversary of its maritime link between the ports of Valencia (Spain) and Mostaganem (Algeria). Since inauguration of this roate in 2016, the company has established itself as a key operator in the maritime connection between the two shores of the Mediterranean.

 The Spanish company revealed figures in a statement regarding passengers traffic which showed a trend of sustained growth, with the exception of the period affected by the pandemic. Additionally “In 2025, Baleària reached an all-time high in the country with 165,000 passengers, driven by the launch of new routes and the expansion of its commercial offer. In addition to the nearly 900,000 passengers carried in this first decade, the company has transported 360,000 vehicles and, in the cargo sector, around 100,000 linear meters.” The same source added.

Over the past ten years, the Valencia-Mostaganem line has become a vital corridor for both the Algerian diaspora and international travelers. The company’s commitment to this specific route highlights its strategic importance within Baleària’s broader Mediterranean network, providing a consistent link that has maintained operations throughout various market shifts since 2016.

Source: shippax.com — Article published on Apr 25 2026