##  Algeria's Grip Slipping, As Morocco Makes Inroads in Sahel

**Rivalries and Shifting Alliances Fuel Regional Power Struggle**

A new report by Jeune Afrique paints a picture of shifting power dynamics in the Sahel region. While Algeria has long held sway, the publication argues its influence is waning, creating an opening for Morocco to expand its presence. 

The report points to regional rivalries and evolving strategic perceptions as key factors contributing to Algeria's struggles. Meanwhile, Morocco's growing power is increasingly challenging Algeria's dominance.

**Tebboune's Mediate Proposal Amidst Uncertainty**

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has recently proposed mediating between Bamako and the ... , illustrating the nation's attempts to reassert its influence. However, it remains to be seen whether these efforts will prove successful in a region characterized by complex power struggles. 




##  Algeria's Grip Slipping, As Morocco Makes Inroads in Sahel

**Rivalries and Shifting Alliances Fuel Regional Power Struggle**

A new report by Jeune Afrique

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Report: Algeria’s waning influence benefits Morocco’s rise in Sahel

##  Moroccan Truck Drivers Safe After Release By ISIS Affiliate in Sahel 

**Malian Government Confirms Unharmed Return of Four Citizens**

The Malian government announced Sunday night the safe return of four Moroccan truck drivers kidnapped on January 18, 2025, near the Burkina Faso–Niger border. The drivers were held captive by the Islamic State in the Sahel Province (ISSP), a regional offshoot of ISIS, according to an official communiqué from Mali’s transitional authorities.  


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##  Moroccan Truck Drivers Safe After Release By ISIS Affiliate in Sahel 

**Malian Government Confirms Unharmed Return of Four Citizens**

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Report: Algeria’s waning influence benefits Morocco’s rise in Sahel

Four Moroccan truck drivers freed after abduction by Sahel ISIS affiliate