From 1884 to 1976, Spain was the colonial ruler of Western Sahara, which was then known as Spanish Sahara. Western Sahara is important for Morocco not only for sovereignty reasons but also for economic ones. What Is Going on Now with Spain, Morocco and Algeria? Algeria Strengthens Ties with Other CountriesAs Spanish exports to Algeria have crashed, other countries such as Portugal and Italy have stepped in. Just as Italy is developing a strategic relationship with Algeria, Spain is betting on Morocco.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 27, 2023 19:34 UTC