Tebboune in Addis Ababa: The return of “suitcase diplomacy”
Algeria Sinks Again into Corruption and Influence Peddling on the African Stage
After a crushing and humiliating failure in its attempt to secure a seat on the African Union’s Peace and Security Council, the Algerian regime hastily dispatched its President to Ethiopia. The objective? A desperate attempt to save face by launching an aggressive lobbying campaign, where petrodollars replace diplomacy, and money-stuffed briefcases circulate through the corridors of Addis Ababa’s hotels.
A Diplomacy Built on Corruption
Since his arrival in Addis Ababa, the Algerian regime has once again resorted to its notorious tactics: vote-buying, vague promises, and behind-the-scenes pressure. Aware of its rapidly declining influence on the continent, Algeria clings to a strategy of political bargaining, hoping to overturn a process whose outcome is already determined. However, this blatant attempt at manipulation only further damages its credibility, exposing its persistent desire to exploit African institutions for ideological and hegemonic purposes.
A Setback for the African Union
Rather than fostering cooperation and mutual respect, Algeria continues to engage in a diplomacy of blackmail and moral compromise. This outdated approach reveals the panic of a regime that has lost its legitimacy, one that no longer has any valid arguments and instead resorts to buying influence by squandering the Algerian people’s resources.
This irresponsible behavior undermines the very credibility of the African Union, turning it into a battleground for Algeria’s selfish ambitions. After monopolizing the Pan-African platform for years to serve its propaganda and anti-Moroccan agendas, Algeria now finds itself isolated, rejected, and discredited by its own allies.
An Election Undermined by Algerian Manipulation
By attempting to manipulate a crucial electoral process for the continent’s governance, Algeria is delivering a severe blow to the African Union’s credibility. Instead of acknowledging its failure and adopting a constructive stance, it persists in corruption and dubious maneuvers, further damaging its standing on the African and international stage.
It is time for African nations to stand against these disgraceful and outdated practices that hinder the emergence of a genuine Pan-African diplomacy based on cooperation and mutual respect. Africa deserves better than this pathetic attempt at manipulation by a crumbling regime incapable of evolving with the times.
