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The United States prepared to start its Covid-19 vaccination program as the nation's death toll edged towards 300,000, while Germany announced a partial lockdown over the holidays.
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said he is recovering from coronavirus infection.
The US adopted a new map of Morocco that includes the disputed Western Sahara territory.
Algerian President Abdelmajdid Tebboune is being treated for Covid-19 in a "specialised" facility.
Donald Trump's recent comments about supporting Morocco's bid for the Western Sahara has been met by opposition from its neighbour Algeria.
Morocco revelled in US President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Rabat's claim over the disputed Western Sahara region.
"Fighting will continue until the total withdrawal of the Moroccan occupation troops."
US President Donald Trump, whose mandate ends in January, said on Thursday he had agreed to recognise Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory.
King Mohammed VI said the move in no way affected Morocco's "ongoing and sustained commitment to the just Palestinian cause".
France has denied involvement in negotiations for the release of hostages in Mali or having paid a ransom to free a French aid worker.
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