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Morocco World
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Morocco World
Sahara: Tebboune's Delusional Rant Exposes Algeria's Diplomatic Collapse
Marrakech – In a display of arrogance and self-deception, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune spewed a torrent of lies and distortions during his televised interview on Friday. The physically slouched dictator, legs splayed apart in what commentators described as a seemingly undignified posture befitting a street thug rather than a head of state, desperately clung to Algeria's increasingly isolated position on Western Sahara while attacking countries supporting Morocco's territorial integrity. 'I'm not going to abandon the Sahrawis to please certain parties and become an imperialist. With the exception of our position, all others are imperialist,' declared Tebboune, labeling major world powers as 'imperialist' for recognizing reality. In the same breath, he peddled blatant falsehoods about international recognition, fraudulently claiming: 'Today, the Western Sahara is recognized by half of the African Union members' and 'there are 55 states that recognize the Sahrawi Republic.' In reality, less than a third of AU members and fewer than half his claimed number recognize this phantom entity. The scripted charade, broadcast in carefully delayed format across Algeria's state-controlled media, was meant to showcase Tebboune's authority but instead revealed a decrepit regime crumbling under the weight of its own failures. Even the typically subservient Algerian journalists dared to challenge the president's delusional worldview. Tebboune faces rare pushback from Algeria's usually compliant press Mohamed Ousmani, director of information at Ennahar TV, punctured Tebboune's bubble by suggesting that Algeria's 'entêtement' (stubborn refusal to change) and 'manque de pragmatisme' (lack of pragmatism) directly caused the country's humiliating diplomatic defeats against Morocco. When Tebboune insisted Algeria would never abandon its principles regardless of global circumstances, the journalist retorted that this inflexibility was precisely what led to Algeria's consistent diplomatic setbacks, particularly regarding the Sahara artificial dispute. Visibly disturbed by this rare journalistic courage, Tebboune bristled with barely concealed rage and attempted to intimidate the reporter by demanding examples of such failures. Instead of citing the obvious – recognition of Morocco's Sahara sovereignty by the United States, France, Spain, the United Kingdom, and numerous African countries – Ousmani diplomatically replied that 'relations with neighbors should be based on pragmatism, which remains the cornerstone of diplomacy and international relations.' His intimidation tactics kicked in immediately as he snarled at the journalist: 'Are you suggesting we abandon our support for the Polisario and become imperialist?' Tebboune then insinuated sinister 'soubassements' (underpinnings) behind the question, implying the reporter was doing someone else's bidding – a typical authoritarian tactic to silence criticism. Another journalist dared mention Algeria's growing international isolation, which Tebboune dismissed as mere 'manœuvres quotidiennes' (daily maneuvers) from Algeria's enemies, refusing to confront the stark reality of his diplomatic failures. The US sees Algeria as stubborn, stagnant, and out of touch Tebboune's delusions clash violently with facts on the ground. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy's recent report 'Strategic U.S. Engagement with Algeria' brutally dissects Algeria's strategic predicament, pointing out the 'unprecedented Western alignment behind Morocco's plan' and 'what appears to be an irreversible U.S. position of recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over the territory.' The report bluntly characterizes Algeria as having 'a well-earned reputation for resistance to change' while facing 'roiling domestic dissatisfaction' that could force changes in its international partnerships. The think tank suggests that if Algeria ever returns to rational diplomacy, 'Algiers might even conceivably play a role in persuading the Polisario to accept a negotiated model of self-governance, with the Moroccan autonomy plan as the starting framework.' It acknowledges that such a sensible approach remains 'unlikely' given the regime's ideological obstinacy. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hammered another nail in Algeria's diplomatic coffin in April, declaring Morocco's Autonomy Plan 'the only basis for a just and lasting solution to the dispute.' The message was clear: Algeria stands alone in its rejectionist stance. Even longtime Polisario sympathizers are jumping ship Meanwhile, Tebboune's few remaining African allies are abandoning ship. Jacob Zuma, founder of South Africa's UMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party and third political force in the country, recently stood in Rabat and publicly affirmed Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara. He called for strong diplomatic and economic partnership between South Africa and Morocco – a direct repudiation of Tebboune's failed policies. Zuma's party has issued a damaging ultimatum to President Cyril Ramaphosa, one of Polisario's last major supporters, who has been in power since February 14, 2018, giving him just two days to resign. The party organized confrontational demonstrations at the presidential palace in Pretoria last Friday, condemning Ramaphosa's 'negative record.' If it were to happen, this development would mimic what occurred in Peru when, in September 2023, the new Peruvian president withdrew recognition of the self-styled 'SADR' just months after former president Pedro Castillo's arrest in December 2022. In Tebboune's fantasy fleet, even the lifeboats are sinking When not spouting geopolitical fantasies, Tebboune retreated to economic fiction. Questioned about a supposed $20 billion Malaysian investment, he fumbled: 'in the industry sector!' – unable to provide even basic details of this likely imaginary deal. His litany of fabrications continued with claims that 'In Africa and the Maghreb, we are leaders in artificial intelligence use, especially by our army,' and the laughable assertion that Algeria had transformed from a 'school' into 'the world's largest university for counter-terrorism.' Tebboune's numbers grew increasingly fantastical as the interview progressed. He boasted of 85% completion for 13,000 investment projects, promised a 90-million-quintal cereal security stock, and hallucinated an agricultural production supposedly worth $38 billion in 2025 – figures that analysts consider divorced from economic reality. While bragging of Algeria's supposed economic resilience despite oil price fluctuations, Tebboune conveniently ignored that hydrocarbons still account for 96% of exports, exposing his economic diversification claims as hollow propaganda. The spectacle confirmed what observers have long known: Tebboune inhabits an alternate reality, continuing to praise the Algerian ship as the world's most magnificent vessel even as it takes on water from all sides – trapped between diplomatic isolation, economic stagnation, and growing regional irrelevance. Tags: Algerian President Abdelmadjid TebbouneAlgerian regimeWestern sahara
Ya Biladi
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
Sahara : Tebboune accuses Morocco's backers of «imperialist» agenda
Last night, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune sat down for an interview with local media, seizing the moment to criticize nations backing Morocco's position on the Sahara, dismissing them as «imperialists». «I will not abandon the Sahrawis to appease some and become an imperialist myself. Beyond our stance, the rest is a matter of imperialism. What do I stand to lose by continuing to support Western Sahara?» he questioned. «Today, Western Sahara is recognized by half of the African Union members (in reality, less than a third, editor's note). There are 55 states that recognize the Sahrawi Republic (actually, only about half as many, editor's note)», the president claimed. «We have learned to resist. Our principles remain unchanged». The head of state defended Algeria's support for the Polisario Front, rejecting the notion that this stance has only brought «hostility» towards Algeria. Tebboune insisted that «there are no more pragmatic people than Algerians». He pointed to «the strong relations Algeria maintains with the United States, Russia, and China. Non-alignment is in our blood». However, the president avoided discussing the ongoing tensions with the European Union.
El Chorouk
07-07-2025
- Business
- El Chorouk
Several Decisions For the Automotive Industry
President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Minister of National Defence has affirmed the need for the Council of Ministers to exclusively authorise the allocation of funds for the manufacture and import of automobiles. He also praised and welcomed the investors of credible projects working to establish a genuine automobile industry, considering this the safest approach to breaking with the dark history of some fraudsters who operated in this sector before 2019. During his chairing of a cabinet meeting that addressed two draft laws on the prevention and fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism and the protection of natural persons in the processing of personal data, the President stressed the urgent need to include qualified Algerian subcontracting companies in various specialties in the automotive industry as a prerequisite. He ordered the opening of the field to national industrial companies in the fields of automotive, electricity and spare parts. He emphasised that the strategic goal is to lay the foundations for a truly emerging mechanical industry through the automotive industry projects underway, to contribute at least 12% to the gross domestic product. Following the Prime Minister's presentation on Monday of the government's activities over the past two weeks, as well as the ministers' contributions to the agenda, the President of the Republic issued orders, instructions, and directives. At the beginning of the meeting, after studying and discussing the draft on the prevention and combating of money laundering and the financing of terrorism, and the draft on the protection of natural persons in the processing of personal data, the Council of Ministers approved the two drafts. The council took into account the directives of the President of the Republic, who emphasized that Algeria has established strict controls and oversight mechanisms to combat corruption in all its forms, especially after making significant strides in combating all types of crime, particularly those related to financial matters, and also in the area of personal protection. Regarding firefighting measures, the President ordered heightened vigilance during the coming weeks, which will be characterised by high temperatures, and that extreme caution and care be exercised during harvesting operations. He also ordered the mobilisation of all resources and the coordination of all efforts to work proactively to prevent any potential fire outbreaks.
Qatar Tribune
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Amir greets president of Algeria
QNA Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to his brother President of the sisterly People's Democratic Republic of Algeria HE President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.
Qatar Tribune
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Amir sends congratulations to president of Algeria
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to President of the sisterly People's Democratic Republic of Algeria HE Abdelmadjid Tebboune, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.
