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Arms, gas and fertiliser – Rabat outflanks Algiers with a Trump-linked lobbyist

After recognising Israel in return for US backing on Western Sahara, Morocco is maximising its commercial gains

Morocco is vying with Egypt to become United States President Donald J Trump’s main ally in North Africa, after recognising Israel, with which it has long-standing security ties, and launching negotiations for arms supplies and pipeline financing. It is also putting its neighbour and key rival Algeria, which has state security agreements and gas contracts with US companies, in the shade.

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