The United States is stepping up pressure on Algeria to rethink its position on the Sahara, as Washington reaffirms its full support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the territory and its autonomy plan. In the interview, Boulos insisted that the US maintains a working relationship with Algeria, but he immediately defined its limits. There was no suggestion that the US would reconsider its stance on the Sahara or link economic cooperation with Algiers to political concessions. Boulos made it clear the US will not trade its long standing support for Morocco for vague promises from Algeria. He praised the adoption of Resolution 2797 and called it a unique opportunity to advance a long delayed peace process.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 08, 2026 22:58 UTC