Maghreb
Algeria recalls envoy to France, closes airspace to French military planes
The Algerian government’s actions come following comments by French president Emmanuel Macron, which the government said amounts to foreign interference in its internal affairs
Algeria announces end to diplomatic relations with Morocco
The decision comes amid escalating tensions over many issues between the two countries, including Western Sahara, Morocco’s relations and support for Israel, and Morocco’s alleged backing of Algerian separatist groups