https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-24/algeria-severs-diplomatic-ties-with-morocco-minister-says >Foreign Affairs Minister Ramtane Lamamra said Tuesday the step was in part triggered by Morocco’s support for Israel to be awarded observer status at the African Union. Consular services would remain open for nationals of either side, the minister said. There was no immediate comment from Rabat. #:)