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Significance
Morocco has been seeking re-admittance to the AU and has spent the past two years courting its African neighbours. King Mohammed VI toured West Africa in 2014 and concluded 2016 with a tour of East Africa and a crucial visit to one of the continent's powerhouses -- Nigeria.
Impacts
Morocco will aim for more economic cooperation with Nigeria regardless of the AU summit outcome.
Tension with Algeria, the SADR's main backer, will intensify.
If Morocco wins re-entry into the AU, this will help ensure greater diplomatic coverage with other international bodies such as the UN.
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