Behind the scenes of the African Union, a fierce diplomatic battle is unfolding, no less intense than the political conflicts on the continent. Between misleading media campaigns and struggles for influence, Algeria is attempting to portray the postponement of elections as a “Moroccan failure,” while the facts reveal that the battle is still open, and Morocco has real opportunities to turn the tables. Can Morocco exploit this postponement to strengthen its alliances and regain its position within the continental organization? Can Moroccan diplomacy counter Algerian propaganda and expose its contradictions? The coming weeks will provide the answer.
Has Morocco Lost Its Seat, or Is Algeria Misleading the Public?
Algeria, through its official media, is trying to portray the postponement of the African Union Peace and Security Council elections as a “Moroccan failure.” However, the reality proves that the battle is still open. Instead of achieving a diplomatic victory, Algeria found itself in a mutual deadlock with Morocco, prompting the African Union to postpone the vote due to divided votes and the lack of a required majority for either side.
It is clear that this propaganda seeks to rewrite the facts in favor of Algeria, in an attempt to mask its failure to impose its candidate on African countries. The question arises: If Algeria has “won” as it claims, why has it not succeeded in securing victory in its favor?
How Can Morocco Exploit This Postponement to Its Advantage?
✔ Reorganizing Alliances:
The postponement is not a loss but a golden opportunity for Morocco to reassess its strategy and strengthen its alliances within the African Union. It can exploit the division between Algeria and Egypt to open new channels with hesitant countries or those that have not yet taken a position.
✔ Influencing the Battle for the Vice-Chair of the Commission:
In addition to the competition for the Peace and Security Council, Lalla Latifa Akharbach is facing a three-way battle against Algerian candidate Salma Milika Haddad and Egypt’s Hanan Morsi. With the disagreements between Algeria and Egypt, Morocco could strengthen its position in this diplomatic race.
✔ Exposing Algerian Contradictions:
Algerian propaganda is not limited to this issue but is part of a broader campaign to tarnish Morocco’s image within the African Union. Yet, Algeria has not been able to secure its victory on its own and has made no significant progress, reflecting the weakness of its African strategy compared to Morocco’s active presence within the continental organization.
Can Moroccan Diplomacy Turn the Tables?
Morocco is not in a position of weakness; on the contrary, it still holds strong cards to maneuver. Its success depends on its ability to act swiftly and intelligently to rebuild alliances and strengthen its role within the African Union. The coming days will be decisive in determining the balance of power. Will Morocco succeed in turning the crisis into a new diplomatic victory?
