A fierce contest of denigration and escalating insults appears to have gripped Algeria’s corridors of power, driven by a singular fixation on Morocco. Some Algerian observers, critical of this phenomenon, suggest that this openly embraced and state-sponsored animosity, championed by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration, is a relatively recent development.
Conversely, others contend that this hostility towards Morocco was always present, but its current explosive manifestation is amplified by social media. However, this magnifying effect overlooks a crucial factor: the Tebboune government launched a television channel, AL24 News, whose editorial focus seems primarily dedicated to extolling President Tebboune while unleashing torrents of hatred against Morocco.
Viewers who tune into its programs, whether live or via social media, cannot help but notice the disturbing level of morbid jubilation displayed by some of its
