After the Dollar Suitcases Scandal… Tebboune Leaves Addis Ababa Unexpectedly, Avoiding the Traditional Group Photo
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Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune unexpectedly left the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, avoiding the traditional group photo with African leaders participating in the African Union summit. Tebboune was not the only one absent from this customary protocol; Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf also disappeared from the scene, delegating a third-tier diplomat to represent Algeria instead. This has fueled speculation about the reasons behind this sudden withdrawal.
This unexpected move has raised numerous questions about what happened behind the scenes of the summit and what prompted the Algerian delegation to leave so swiftly, disregarding the diplomatic norms typically followed on such occasions. While no official statement has been issued to explain the departure, several hypotheses could shed light on the situation. Tebboune’s withdrawal may be linked to diplomatic tensions with certain African countries, especially given Algeria’s rigid stance on some regional issues.
It is also possible that the Algerian delegation faced pressure or received messages that were not in its favor, whether regarding its policies within the continent or its relations with certain foreign powers.
Algeria’s conspicuous absence from the group photo, which symbolizes African unity, could also carry political implications. Algeria has been striving to play a central role in the continent and often uses such summits to bolster its regional presence. However, Tebboune’s departure without participating in this event could be interpreted as an unspoken protest or an attempt to avoid an undesirable confrontation.
For now, the truth remains unclear, pending any official clarification that might shed light on this unusual move. In the absence of precise information, speculation remains open as to whether this incident signals a silent diplomatic crisis or merely an urgent circumstance that forced Tebboune to leave the summit so abruptly.
