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Algeria Gate: The Moroccan Makhzen regime continues to pursue hostile agendas aimed at undermining Algeria’s stability and unity, using its territory as a rear base for the terrorist MAK organization. It hosts cells that finance networks linked to Ferhat Mehenni in Rabat in an effort to sabotage key national deadlines, most recently attempting to disrupt the smooth conduct of the July 2, 2026 legislative elections. The vigilance and effectiveness of Algeria’s security services thwarted these schemes, as revealed by the confessions of group members in a documentary broadcast on Algerian media on Saturday.

Criminal Plan to Undermine Algeria’s National Unity

According to the confessions of six individuals belonging to the terrorist MAK movement; four of whom hold Moroccan nationality and were residing illegally in Algeria, the group was active during the legislative election period. Their plan went beyond spreading propaganda and malicious incitement. It “extended to employing Moroccan migrants residing illegally in Algeria to supply members of the movement with sums of money originating from Morocco, helping them carry out their terrorist activities, with the complicity and facilities of the Moroccan Makhzen regime.”

Confessions Expose Separatist Activities Facilitated by the Makhzen

Fateh Karim, who resided in Morocco and joined a cell that included Djamel Azaim, Zerrak El Hadi, and Aksil Belabbasi, admitted that the group worked on “broadcasting separatist inciting publications that undermine the unity of Algeria.” Their movements were facilitated by the Makhzen to achieve this goal.

Mohamed El Har, shown in a photograph in Libya carrying a firearm, is known as an illegal migrant with suspicious activities. He confessed that he joined the terrorist MAK organization by “providing support and backing to its active members in Algeria and Morocco.”

Hakim Hamama described a refuge for the organization in Morocco where members are provided with the means and comfortable conditions to carry out terrorist activities targeting Algeria.

Exploitation of Illegal Migrants and Financing from Morocco

Hamid Katoua and Khaled Zahiri, both Moroccan nationals who entered Algeria illegally, detailed the mechanisms by which the MAK movement exploits illegal migrants and finances its members to operate from Morocco.

According to the documentary, the terrorist organization led by Ferhat Mehenni sought to influence Algeria’s legislative elections through instructions calling for a boycott in the Kabylie region.

Expanding Terrorist Networks Abroad

MAK worked to finance members of the movement abroad, particularly in Morocco, to expand its activities outside Algeria. The group created criminal and functional cells that perform temporary missions inside a given country before relocating once the assigned tasks are completed.

Algeria’s security services continue to monitor and dismantle these networks operating with the support of the Moroccan Makhzen regime.

Algeria Gate: A new opportunity is opening up for Algerian students and young researchers wishing to pursue their academic path in Switzerland. The Swiss Confederation is launching its excellence scholarship programme for the 2027–2028 academic year, aimed in particular at foreign researchers who have completed their master’s or doctoral studies.

Applications will open from 20 August 2026, with a submission period running until 30 November 2026 for Algeria, according to information provided by the Swiss Embassy in Algiers. Applications must be submitted online via the programme’s official platform.

Opportunities in research and doctoral studies

Awarded by the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students, these scholarships aim to strengthen international scientific exchanges with more than 180 countries. They enable selected candidates to undertake research work, a doctorate or a postdoctorate at Swiss universities, universities of applied sciences and scientific institutions.

For research scholarships, candidates must in particular secure the support of an academic supervisor in Switzerland. Applications are evaluated on the basis of the candidate’s academic profile, the quality of the proposed project and its potential for future scientific cooperation.

This initiative therefore represents an important opportunity for Algerian students and researchers wishing to join the Swiss scientific environment and develop research projects within an international university framework.

Interested candidates are invited to prepare their application file before registrations open and to consult the specific conditions applicable to Algeria on the official Swiss platforms.

Algeria Gate: The Algerian women’s national team achieved a historic feat at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, securing third place after defeating Morocco on penalties 3-2 following a 1-1 draw at the end of regular time.

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The Algerian players showed strong character in the third-place playoff before the penalty shootout went the way of the “Greens,” crowning their continental campaign with a notable achievement.

This is the best finish in the history of the Algerian women’s national team’s participation in the Africa Cup of Nations finals, after they successfully overcame Morocco and claimed the tournament’s bronze medal. The achievement underscores the progress made by Algerian women’s football in one of the national team’s most prominent continental appearances.