Morocco’s role in next Sahel war
Voltaire NetworkJUL 2022
The Spin
Narrative A
Morocco and Algeria are feuding over trivialities. The two countries have been in conflict with each other essentially since they gained independence, and this current spat over a jersey's design is just another installation in a long saga of war and bickering.
Narrative B
Morocco has every right to demand that Adidas change the jersey's design, as the zellige is an essential component of its cultural heritage. While arguments over a jersey may seem insignificant, the reality is that these shirts spread a message — in this case, the acceptance of cultural appropriation. This must be rectified.