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Russia Almost Completely Ousts France From Algerian Grain Market, Media Reports
Russia Almost Completely Ousts France From Algerian Grain Market, Media Reports
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Earlier, Macron affirmed France's support for Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, reigniting a long-standing dispute with Algeria, which seeks... 18.02.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Algeria stopped purchasing grain from France following statements by the country's President Emmanuel Macron about Western Sahara, which allowed Russian suppliers to gain a foothold in the African state's market, French media reported.Russia now provides 90% of Algeria's wheat supply, as reported by the media.According to the media, France, Algeria's main food supplier a decade ago, has been squeezed out of the market and has stopped receiving orders, with experts predicting that supply will reach zero by 2025.
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Russia Almost Completely Ousts France From Algerian Grain Market, Media Reports
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Earlier, Macron affirmed France's support for Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, reigniting a long-standing dispute with Algeria, which seeks independence for the region. Despite UN efforts, the conflict remains unresolved. Currently, Morocco controls 80% of Western Sahara and offers only autonomy to the region.
Algeria stopped purchasing grain from France following statements by the country's President Emmanuel Macron about Western Sahara, which allowed Russian suppliers to gain a foothold in the African state's market, French media reported.
Russia now provides 90% of Algeria's wheat supply, as reported by the media.
According to the media,
France, Algeria's main food supplier a decade ago, has been squeezed out of the market and has stopped receiving orders, with experts predicting that supply will reach zero by 2025.
