## Macron Demands Tougher Stance Against Algeria

**Calls for Respect as Tensions Boil Over Between Former Colonial Powers**


French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a more assertive approach from Paris in the escalating dispute with Algeria, France's former North African colony.  "Our stance needs to command respect," Macron asserted, according to sources close to the president. 

This demand signals a shift away from the post-colonial reconciliation that Macron initially championed at the beginning of his presidency. Tensions between Paris and Algiers have reached new heights in recent months.


## Macron Demands Tougher Stance Against Algeria

**Calls for Respect as Tensions Boil Over Between Former Colonial Powers**


French President Emmanuel Macron 

Macron urges tougher line in standoff with Algeria

##  Lebanon's Civil War: A Moroccan Legacy of Peace

**Lebanese President Hails Moroccan Diplomacy in Ending 15-Year Conflict**


Algiers - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun commended Morocco's significant diplomatic contribution to ending Lebanon's long and brutal civil war during a joint press conference with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.  Aoun, on an official visit to Algiers, specifically highlighted Morocco's pivotal role in facilitating the 1989 Taif Agreement, which effectively brought the conflict to a close after 15 years.

"Morocco played a historical role in helping unify Lebanese factions during this difficult period," Aoun stated.  


This recognition underscores Morocco's long-standing commitment to regional stability and its successful track record in mediating complex conflicts.  


##  Lebanon's Civil War: A Moroccan Legacy of Peace

**Lebanese President Hails Moroccan Diplomacy in Ending 15-Year Conflict**


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From Algiers, Lebanese President commends Morocco’s key role in ending Lebanon’s civil war

## Algeria Fights Back Against Potential U.S. Terror Label for Polisario 

**Diplomatic Scramble Follows Congressional Proposal with Serious Implications**

A recent U.S. congressional proposal to designate the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization has prompted Algerian officials into urgent diplomatic action. The initiative, introduced by Democratic Congressman Jimmy Panetta and Republican Congressman Joe Wilson last month, threatens the Polisario Front's standing and could significantly impact Algeria's position in the region. 

**High-Level Talks and Growing Concern**

Algerian Ambassador to the United States, Sabri Boukadoum, met with Congressman Panetta on Wednesday to discuss regional security, U.S.-Algerian relations, and transnational terrorism in Africa. While details of the meeting remain limited, Congressman Panetta confirmed the discussion on social media, expressing appreciation for the dialogue but maintaining a restrained tone. 

This diplomatic outreach signals growing concern in Algiers that the proposed designation could shift international perceptions and policymaking against the Polisario Front.  

**A Potential Blow to Polisario and Algeria**

If passed, the terrorist designation would trigger legal and financial consequences for the Polisario Front, including asset freezes, travel restrictions, and increased surveillance. More significantly, it could severely weaken the group's international standing. 

Lawmakers supporting the bill claim the Polisario has ties to criminal and extremist networks in the Sahel and alleges links to Iranian-backed groups like Hezbollah and the Syrian regime. These accusations echo longstanding Moroccan claims about the Polisario’s alleged involvement in arms trafficking and militant activities in the region. Algeria, which politically and diplomatically supports the Polisario Front, rejects these characterizations.

**Algeria's Counteroffensive**

To counter this potential blow, Algeria has intensified lobbying efforts in Washington. Recent months have seen Algerian officials sign a defense cooperation memorandum with the U.S., and actively pursue military purchases from the U.S., even at the expense of their longstanding alliance with Russia. The reappearance of former U.S. national security advisor John Bolton, a vocal Polisario supporter, in Algerian lobbying circles further highlights this strategy.

A formal designation would be a major diplomatic defeat for both the Polisario Front and Algeria, which insists its support for the group is solely humanitarian and principled. It would also strengthen Morocco's position, particularly as more countries, including the U.S. under President Trump, recognize Moroccan sovereignty over the Western Sahara.  


## Algeria Fights Back Against Potential U.S. Terror Label for Polisario 

**Diplomatic Scramble Follows Congressional Proposal with Serious Implications**

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Macron urges tougher line in standoff with Algeria

From Algiers, Lebanese President commends Morocco’s key role in ending Lebanon’s civil war

Algerian ambassador scrambles to counter U.S. terror label proposal against Polisario