Algeria Faces Diplomatic Setback at the African Union Summit: Ahmed Attaf Leaves Ethiopia in a Hurry
Algeria has 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 collapsed in the face of massive opposition from member states. Despite an intense campaign and behind-the-scenes maneuvering, the Algerian regime was forced to acknowledge its growing isolation within the continent.
This diplomatic disaster culminated in the hasty departure of Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf, who left Addis Ababa in urgency. According to Kenyan journalist Mwangi Maina, the Algerian government’s Gulfstream plane took off in haste, likely heading toward Algiers, carrying a minister humiliated by his country’s crushing defeat. The setback was worsened by Morocco, which successfully thwarted Algeria’s plans and blocked its bid to join the PSC of the AU.
A Diplomatic Dream Crumbles:
Algeria had hoped to reclaim a seat it had fiercely coveted, hoping to restore its wavering diplomatic influence. However, the result was clear: Algeria failed to secure the required number of votes.
This resounding rejection can be attributed to years of aggressive foreign policy, marked by misguided interventions and a pathological obsession with supporting separatist causes harmful to regional stability. After decades of propaganda and manipulation, Algerian diplomacy is confronted with a harsh reality: Africa is no longer deceived by Algeria’s empty, populist rhetoric.
A Regime in Increasing Isolation:
The failure of this bid serves as a severe warning to Algeria. Although the vote was secret, the message is clear: the African community is tired of the intrigues and subversive maneuvers of the Algerian regime.
This rejection marks a significant shift in continental politics. Many African states, tired of Algeria’s sterile rhetoric, are now turning toward stronger alliances, based on sincere cooperation and mutual development, far removed from the useless squabbles and conflicts Algeria has long cultivated.
Further Proof of Algeria’s Marginalization:
This monumental failure comes at a crucial time, as the African Union seeks to reform and strengthen its institutions. Algeria had hoped to use the 38th AU Summit to restore its image, but instead, it finds itself more isolated than ever, unable to conceal its waning influence.
More than just a setback, this episode reveals an undeniable truth: despite its arrogant posturing and diplomatic gestures, Algeria is a paper tiger, devoid of credibility on the African stage. Its open conflicts with multiple nations, its steadfast support for destabilizing movements, and its lack of a constructive vision have irreparably marginalized it.
