Western Sahara: Trump Administration Temper Expectations of Morocco and Clear Algeria

The United States, under Donald Trump, has stated that there is no definitive solution yet to the Western Sahara conflict after three rounds of negotiations involving Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, and the Polisario Front. Special envoy Massad Boulos praised Algeria's role in these discussions, while noting that they are awaiting responses from the Polisario Front regarding the Moroccan autonomy plan. Algeria supports the Polisario, while Morocco claims sovereignty over Western Sahara, fueling regional tensions. Relations between Morocco and Algeria remain strained due to their rivalry for influence in Africa, disagreements over Israel, and the closed border since 1994.