Algeria has just suffered an unprecedented diplomatic setback on the African stage. This Wednesday, its dream of rejoining the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union crumbled in the face of massive opposition from member states. Despite a frantic campaign and behind-the-scenes maneuvering, the Algerian regime was forced to acknowledge its growing isolation on the continent.
This diplomatic disaster culminated in the hasty departure of Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf, who left Addis Ababa in an emergency. According to Kenyan journalist Mwangi Maina, the Algerian government’s Gulfstream jet took off in a rush, presumably heading back to Algiers, carrying a minister humiliated by the crushing failure of his country’s candidacy. Algeria suffered a major blow at the hands of Morocco, which masterfully thwarted its plans and blocked its accession to the AU’s PSC.
A Diplomatic Cornerstone Collapsing
Algeria had been desperately hoping to reclaim a seat it had long coveted, aiming to regain its waning diplomatic influence. But the verdict of the ballot was final: Algeria failed to secure the necessary votes.
This stinging rejection is the direct consequence of years of aggressive foreign policy, marked by clumsy interference and an almost pathological obsession with supporting separatist causes that threaten regional stability. After decades of propaganda and manipulation, Algerian diplomacy has finally hit a wall: Africa is no longer fooled by Algiers’ empty and populist rhetoric.
The Growing Isolation of a Regime in Disarray
This failed candidacy serves as a severe warning to Algeria. While the secret ballot prevents identifying the countries that voted against it, the message is clear: the African community has had enough of the Algerian regime’s subversive schemes and political intrigue.
This rejection signals a major shift in continental politics. Many African states, weary of Algiers’ futile rhetoric, are now turning towards solid alliances based on genuine cooperation and mutual development—far removed from the fruitless disputes and reckless posturing fostered by Algeria.
Further Proof of Algiers’ Insignificance
This monumental failure comes at a critical time when the African Union is undergoing transformation and seeking to strengthen its institutions. Algiers had hoped to use the 38th AU Summit to restore its image, but instead, it finds itself more isolated than ever, unable to disguise its declining influence.
More than just a setback, this episode exposes a harsh truth: Algeria, despite its arrogant posturing and diplomatic theatrics, is nothing more than a paper tiger, devoid of credibility on the African stage. Its open conflicts with several nations, its stubborn support for destabilizing movements, and its lack of a constructive vision have led to its irreparable marginalization.
Abderrazzak Boussaid / Le7tv