The growing tensions between Morocco and Algeria, which unilaterally broke off diplomatic relations with its neighbor, have caused dismay among Algerian writer Yasmina Khadra.
“Unforgivable! I am disgusted by the tensions that are disrupting the future of our future generations, disgusted by the crude insults that both sides address to each other on social networks and, sometimes, in the media. I am viscerally Maghreb. I love the Maghreb,” declared Yasmina Khadra in an interview with Jeune Afrique as part of the promotion of her new novel: Cœur d’amande.
His wish is to see the greater Maghreb united. “I believe in the greater Maghreb because it is the ramp for the definitive emancipation of our countries. While waiting to see Libya settle down, we have come to touch with our fingertips the scepter capable of guaranteeing us true sovereignty: our strong Arab-Berber identity,” added the Algerian writer.
He continued: “Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco are one people. We are a fallow El Dorado. We are rich in our lands and rich in our geniuses. We have everything to count happily on the Mediterranean basin and encourage the whole of Africa to take its destiny in hand.” But the problem is the predators. “Of course, the predators will spare no effort to prevent us from realizing our great projects, but it is up to us to put everyone in their place and move forward,” concluded the prolific writer.
