The Polisario Front bombarded the Guerguerat buffer zone in an overnight attack slammed by Morocco as "propaganda war".
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A report commissioned by France has recommended that Paris dedicate more resources towards recognising and educating about its role in Algeria.
The French President's office said there will be "no apologies" but that Macron intends instead to make "symbolic acts" aimed at emphasising recognition of the harsh colonial reality.
The Polisario Front said that it was willing to join talks on the Western Sahara's future, but would not lay down its arms.
Algeria will repatriate over a dozen students who have been stranded in neighbouring Morocco since 11 January,
President Emmanuel Macron praised French Muslim leaders after they agreed on a "charter of principles" aimed at combatting sectarianism and radicalised teachings.
France's Muslim federations agreed Sunday on a "charter of principles" requested by President Emmanuel Macron in his bid to eradicate sectarianism and extremism.
Five civilians in eastern Algeria were killed by a homemade roadside bomb.
Oman is set to be one of the countries to see the swiftest economic recovery from the Covid-19 epidemic.