Ex-Algerian envoy blames UAE for Mauritania rapprochement
The article discusses accusations made by former Algerian ambassador Ammar Belani regarding the regional and normalization role of the United Arab Emirates in West Africa, particularly in Mauritania. He pointed out that the UAE supports Moroccan strategies aimed at strengthening its presence in the region through projects involving roads and ports, such as the expansion of the national road connecting Nouakchott to Nouadhibou and linking it to Western Sahara via Kilometer Point 55. These efforts serve to enhance Morocco's influence in West Africa and the Sahel region. He clarified that the UAE is implementing investment and logistical projects, such as the Abu Dhabi Ports, to support expansion in the area. Meanwhile, Mauritania possesses land corridors connecting it to Mali and maintains a policy of "constructive neutrality" regarding its stance on Western Sahara, although this places it in a politically sensitive position amid competing strategies. The article also highlights security and political concerns over Mauritania's normalization of relations with Israel, with Algeria seeking to bolster its ties with Mauritania in response to these pressures—especially through joint projects like the Tindouf-Zouerate road. It emphasizes that the struggle over trade routes and ports underscores the intersection of economic and geostrategic policies in the region, stressing the importance of monitoring Mauritania's evolving relationships and regional and international balances.
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