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Japan reaffirms stance against Polisario at TICAD-9 meetings

Japan has unequivocally reiterated its non-recognition of the Polisario Front during the preparatory meetings for the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9) held in Yokohama. At the opening of the senior officials' meeting, the head of the Japanese delegation stated that......

Algeria’s energy gamble: Desperate bid to reshape US stance on Sahara

Algeria is aggressively courting American energy giants in an effort to sway US policy on the Sahara dispute. With talks underway with Exxon Mobil and Chevron, Algiers hopes to leverage its vast gas reserves to influence Washington’s position on the decades-long conflict, in which Morocco has steadily......

South Africa’s last stand: ANC intensifies support for Polisario as Morocco gains ground

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is leading a renewed effort to bolster the Polisario Front, even as the group’s influence and support wane across Africa. Backed by loyal allies in the African National Congress (ANC), Ramaphosa has orchestrated high-profile meetings with Polisario representatives......

Panama’s support for Morocco’s Sahara sovereignty reshapes regional dynamics

Panama has officially declared its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, following its decision to sever ties with the self-proclaimed “Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic” (SADR). This transformative move signals a major shift in Panama’s foreign policy and strengthens......

Zuma's visit to Morocco sparks South African diplomatic protest

On July 15, 2025, Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, welcomed former South African President Jacob Zuma in Rabat. Zuma, now leader of the Umkhonto We Sizwe (MK) party, expressed his party’s support for Morocco’s autonomy plan regarding the Sahara, describing it as......

US reiterates unwavering support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara

The United States has reaffirmed its steadfast support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara, dismissing ongoing attempts by Algeria to challenge this position. Senior US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Senior Advisor Massad Boulos, have reiterated Washington’s recognition......

UK's 1721 recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over Sahara reshapes geopolitical stakes

The United Kingdom’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara dates back to the Treaty of Friendship of 1721, signed in Fez during the reign of King George I. This historic agreement explicitly acknowledged Sultan Moulay Ismail as the ruler of Morocco, including territories now known......

Trump reaffirms U.S. support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara

In a letter addressed to His Majesty King Mohammed VI on the occasion of Morocco's Throne Day, former U.S. President Donald J. Trump reaffirmed the United States' recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Sahara. This statement reiterates the American position established during his administration,......

Royal pardon benefits 19,673 convicts during Morocco's Throne Day celebrations

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has extended royal pardons to 19,673 individuals in Morocco to mark the 26th anniversary of his accession to the throne, a key highlight of the nation’s annual Throne Day celebrations. The Justice Ministry announced on Tuesday that 2,415 people were granted standard......