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While drums were being beaten and promises piled up about Morocco entering an era of “energy independence,” the deal involving the British company Sound Energy has torn away the curtain on a harsher reality. The company’s exit from the Tendrara field is not “restructuring” it is a tactical escape that raises an unavoidable question: was the Moroccan public misled for years by gas promises that were nothing more than media bubbles?

1. The Big Exit: Timing That Reveals Everything

The withdrawal was not a calm strategic decision, but rather a process of dumping assets that had become a heavy burden. When a company sells its stake in a “strategic” project and fully exits, it is not chasing energy transition narratives — it is trying to save itself before the financial and technical pressure turns into a full-blown collapse.

The company’s stock drop of more than 40% on the London market is not just a number — it is a verdict from investors on the project’s viability.

2. “Managem”: A Lifeline or a Trap?

Managem presents itself as a rescuer, but in reality it may have inherited a “problem asset.” The exit of an experienced foreign partner raises a sharp question: if the foreign expert failed — or chose to leave — what exactly gives Managem the ability to succeed where others didn’t?

Are we witnessing the “nationalization of losses” instead of the nationalization of wealth? Taking full control of a struggling field may not be a gain, but rather a financial gamble in a project that has proven itself to be a “black hole” for capital.

3. The “Big Discoveries” Narrative: Where Is the Gas?

For years, optimism was sold to the public: “huge discoveries,” “commercial gas,” “production is near.” Today, after years of waiting, the project is still stuck in place.

The uncomfortable truth is that either the gas does not exist in commercially viable quantities as promoted, or the cost of extraction makes it unattractive for serious investors.

So was this an investment story — or a staged performance where the main actor quietly leaves the stage, leaving an empty set behind?

4. The Forbidden Question: Who Is Responsible for the Delay?

Valuable time has been lost, alternative energy projects delayed, all under the shadow of the “Tendrara gas dream.” Who is responsible for this prolonged uncertainty?

And who will pay the price of a strategy that may have relied on a losing horse? The British company’s exit is not the end of the story it is the beginning of a necessary reckoning: why was the reality of delays not openly addressed earlier?

What happened in Tendrara is a harsh lesson in managing national resources. The mask has fallen, and Morocco is left with two difficult choices: either inject massive public funds to rescue a project that a foreign investor has effectively abandoned, or admit that the “gas miracle” narrative may have been overestimated and is now fading as investors move elsewhere in search of real returns

To be blunt: is there still any real future for this field, or are we looking at an “economic corpse” being cosmetically polished by public discourse?

Algerian football fans are experiencing a state of anticipation and excitement as the qualifiers for the World Cup draw near. Meanwhile, the national team continues its preparations with high intensity and great ambitions to bring “The Greens” back to the global stage with strength.
The Algerian national team, led by coach Vladimir Petković, has entered a new phase defined by building a more balanced and solid squad, blending the experience of established names with the vitality of emerging talents in Europe and local leagues. The technical staff appears to be clearly focused on creating a modern collective playing identity based on high pressing, rapid transitions, and tactical discipline.

In recent months, the Algerian Football Federation has intensified efforts to provide the best conditions for the team, whether by scheduling strong friendly matches, improving logistical and medical support, or closely monitoring professional players across various European and Arab leagues.
The Algerian sports community is counting on a group of stars capable of making a difference, led by captain Riyad Mahrez, Ismaël Bennacer, Farès Chaïbi, Amine Gouiri, and Rayan Aït-Nouri, in addition to the emergence of young names who are gradually establishing themselves within the national squad.
Algeria is also striving to overcome the disappointment of missing the previous World Cup—a shock that remains etched in the fans’ memories following the dramatic elimination against Cameroon in 2022. Since then, the goal of returning to the World Cup has become a national priority for the Federation, the coaching staff, and the fans alike.

Observers believe that the Algerian team now possesses the genuine components to return strongly to the international scene, especially in light of relative technical stability, an abundance of attacking options, and the experience gained by many players in the top European leagues.
Despite fierce competition within the African continent, Algerian ambitions seem to extend beyond mere qualification. “The Greens” aspire to go far in the upcoming World Cup and present an image worthy of the history of Algerian football, which has created timeless moments in the World Cup—from the 1982 epic to the achievement of reaching the round of 16 at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Between the players’ ambition, the fans’ support, and the ongoing work within the Federation, Algeria today stands before a real opportunity to turn a new page in the history of its national team and reclaim its position as one of the strongest African and Arab teams on the global stage.

Just 48 hours after French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin’s visit to Algiers particularly the lengthy audience he was granted by the President of the Republic the circles of subversives and oligarchs who have fled to France have been thrown into a state of absolute panic.

•  The Aissiou family is experiencing a serious internal rift. It considers itself at the top of the list of individuals sought by President Tebboune.

To this extent, Tayeb Aissiou has already contacted his lawyer to draft a letter to the President of the Republic

•  Abdesslam Bouchouareb, the fugitive former Minister of Industry, saw his mother-in-law’s French visa application while she remains in Algeria rejected despite discreet pressure.

His daughters are speaking of preparations for their father’s departure toward Israel, considering France no longer safe.

•  Ghali Belekcir, a former National Gendarmerie officer, has asked his lawyers in Spain to inquire whether France has requested his arrest and extradition from the Spanish authorities. He is initially considering moving to Portugal.

•  As for Amir DZ and Hichem Aboud, they have contacted the Moroccan Embassy in Paris to arrange their exfiltration by Moroccan services to the Kingdom.