The rivalry between Algeria and Morocco extends into the Sahel region

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The long-standing regional rivalry between Algeria and Morocco expanded into the Sahel, where both nations sought to increase their influence following the formation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Algeria prioritized national security due to its long borders with Mali and Niger, prompting a shift from its traditional…

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