Hafsa Mahiou investigation sparks Algeria-UAE tensions

Algerian influencer Hafsa Mahiou is facing investigation following the circulation of social media clips in which she identifies as Emirati and mocks the name of Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

Mahiou, a prominent content creator with over 20 million followers based in Dubai, has become a focal point of tension between Algeria and the United Arab Emirates. The incident has heightened existing geopolitical friction, as Algerian authorities have previously accused Abu Dhabi of interference aimed at destabilizing the country.