Morocco and Algeria compete for Mauritania
The article sheds light on the competition between Morocco and Algeria for influence in Mauritania, as they lead competing regional projects involving roads, security, investment, and economic ties. This is particularly evident through the Tindouf-Zouerate corridor, an 840-kilometer route connecting northern Mauritania to Algeria and facilitating Algerian company access to West Africa. The article also notes the signing of extensive agreements between Algeria and Mauritania in April 2024, as well as Morocco’s efforts to strengthen its trade and security relations with Nouakchott, including a project to connect the two countries' electricity grids and deepen political ties. Despite diplomatic tensions between Morocco and Algeria, Nouakchott continues to adopt a balancing policy, working to enhance its relations with both sides, given its strategic importance as a bridge to West Africa.
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