Signal A Moroccan dam due in 2026 would restrict water to Algerians

Summary

Morocco's Kheng Grou dam near the Algerian border is set for completion by summer 2026 and would cut water access for hundreds of thousands of Algerians in a key regional hub, drawing objections from a neighbour with Africa's largest military budget.

Classification

Main topicResources, Food & Water

Secondary topicsGeopolitics & Security

Region menusGlobal Other Regions

Occurrencescope:country · geo_region:africa · country:MA

Impactscope:transnational · geo_region:africa

Time horizon0-3 years (2026-07-25)

Last updated2026-07-29 04:49:53

Evidence 1

Top Risks 2026 Eurasia Group page=37;section=Top Risk #10: The water weapon 2026-01 accessed 2026-07-25

Part of trends 1

TrendThe water weapon8 signals

Directly linked issues 0

No objects.

Relation types: supports

Public id: fm-5440863b17cb