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Washington sharpens its focus on Algeria with high-level diplomatic visit The United States is intensifying its diplomatic engagement in North Africa, with Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau set to visit Algeria from April 27 to May 1, according to an official State Department statement.

In Algeria, discussions are expected to focus on two key pillars: security and economic cooperation. Landau will meet senior Algerian officials to explore ways to strengthen bilateral ties, with particular attention to regional security challenges, especially in the Sahel, where instability continues to pose serious risks.

Economic issues will also be high on the agenda. Talks are expected to include potential major deals involving U.S. companies, reflecting Washington’s growing interest in expanding its economic footprint in Algeria beyond the energy sector.

The timing underscores a broader strategic context. North Africa is becoming an increasingly competitive arena, as global powers seek influence through investment, trade, and security partnerships. Algeria, given its geographic position and regional influence, is a key player in that dynamic.

Moroccan media lobbies impose their agenda on Arab newsrooms: Is Algeria target ?

Algeria Gate – It appears that the internal and external collapse facing Morocco has mobilized its lobbies within the editorial rooms of various Arab channels and digital platforms.

Their goal, according to observers, is to launch a smear campaign against Algeria by fabricating a fictional scenario linking the Polisario Front to Iran.

السيناتور الجمهوري الأميركي تيد كروز يتهم إيران بدعم "البوليساريو" بالسلاح ويدعو إلى تصنيفها تنظيما إرهابيا pic.twitter.com/mxGOTogzOS

— العربية (@AlArabiya) April 23, 2026

In Synchronized move and to the same tune, several Arab channels played a symphony of demonization against the Polisario Front, linking it to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. This step aims to exert media pressure on the U.S. administration to designate the sole and legitimate representative of the Sahrawi people as a terrorist organization.

Arab news outlets have echoed the same tired narrative promoted by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, whom Algeria Gate recently revealed had signed a massive contract with the Moroccan embassy through an American lobbying firm.

“Arab news outlets have echoed the same tired narrative promoted by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, whom Algeria Portal recently revealed had signed a massive contract with the Moroccan embassy through an American lobbying firm.

Si les frontières 🇲🇦avec l’#Algérie 🇩🇿s’ouvraient juste pour une seule journée… il ne resterait plus un seul Marocain au #Maroc !
❌On vit au pain et au thé.
Rien d’autre.
🚨Déclaration choc d’un citoyen marocain écœuré par les politiques de pauvreté et de famine imposées par le… pic.twitter.com/2oW0aTvzll

— بوابة الجزائر – Algeria Gate (@algatedz) April 24, 2026

But who is pulling the strings of these Arab media mouthpieces, and what agenda are they serving by adopting such a disinformation campaign? This is the crux of the matter: Morocco, which is collapsing economically and socially and has transformed into what resembles an Israeli settlement in North Africa, is desperately seeking a lifeline to prolong the survival of the Makhzen regime. This comes amid surging public anger following the systematic ‘Judaization’ of Morocco, the demolition of mosques, and the seizure of lands.

🚨Scènes choquantes en provenance du #Maroc 🇲🇦
🚨 Des opérations de démolition à grande échelle visent les mosquées de la ville de Marrakech 🕌, afin de libérer des terrains et des biens immobiliers dont la propriété est revenue à des #colons_israéliens 🇮🇱.
🚨 Le régime du… pic.twitter.com/PELQKQuFx4

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

Morocco—which has turned the editorial rooms of major Arab news channels into operations rooms to promote its narratives—believes, according to observers, that the regional situation necessitates shifting the spotlight onto the Polisario Front to designate it as a terrorist organization, even though Rabat continues to negotiate with the Polisario face-to-face.”

🚨 SCANDALE EXPLOSIF AU #MAROC🇲🇦:

🚨Des mosquées rasées pour offrir les terrains aux #colons_israéliens 🇮🇱après leur naturalisation express ! Ils récupèrent les biens de leurs ancêtres qui avaient émigré en Israël il y a des décennies…
Que se passe-t-il vraiment au Royaume ? pic.twitter.com/cekKIoraSW

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

Source: Translated from the Arabic version of Algeria Gate

Fresh documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice in March 2026 have unveiled a striking lobbying contract between Morocco’s embassy in Washington and the powerful American law and lobbying firm Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck. The deal, valued at $65,000 per month, positions Morocco as an active “foreign client” under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), with the firm tasked to intensify political and media pressure campaigns in the United States.

The contract, effective since March 13, 2026, outlines a one‑year renewable engagement aimed at shaping congressional attitudes and influencing U.S. policy. Central to this effort is the attempt to link the Polisario Front to terrorism and Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, thereby undermining its legitimacy as a liberation movement and reframing it as a threat to U.S. interests.

Direct Pressure on Capitol Hill
The lobbying activities have already targeted the office of Senator Ted Cruz, a prominent supporter of a draft bill known as the “Polisario Bill.” This legislation seeks to classify the Polisario Front—the recognized representative of the Sahrawi people—as a terrorist organization. Records show:

• March 13, 2026: Request for the bill’s text via email.
• March 16, 2026: Attempts to schedule discussions with Cruz’s staff.
• March 17, 2026: Follow‑up communications and requests for direct contacts inside the senator’s office.

Such moves reveal a coordinated strategy to push the bill forward, aligning Morocco’s agenda with U.S. legislative processes.

A Geopolitical Play
The scope of the contract extends beyond mere lobbying. It includes public relations campaigns, media narratives, and economic initiatives designed to reinforce Morocco’s image and sway U.S. institutions. By framing Polisario as a terrorist proxy allegedly tied to Iran, Morocco seeks to:

• Strip Polisario of international legitimacy.
• Pressure Algeria, its main supporter, by associating it indirectly with terrorism.
• Secure broader American backing by invoking Iran’s influence as a common adversary.

This lobbying effort underscores Morocco’s determination to escalate its diplomatic offensive in Washington. By investing heavily in shaping narratives, Rabat aims not only to weaken Polisario’s standing but also to complicate Algeria’s international relations. The Iran angle, though not explicitly stated in the documents, is a calculated narrative designed to resonate with U.S. strategic concerns and rally bipartisan support against Polisario.

Source: Translated from the Arabic version of Algeria Gate