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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......

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......

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......

HM King Mohammed VI renews call for Algeria reconciliation, celebrates Sahara diplomatic breakthrough

In his 2025 Throne Day speech, His Majesty King Mohammed VI reaffirmed Morocco's commitment to dialogue and reconciliation with Algeria, while celebrating the growing international support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. The address, delivered on July 29, marked the 26th anniversary......

Morocco advances Sahara diplomacy as HM King Mohammed VI extends olive branch to Algeria

His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s 2025 Throne Day speech struck a delicate balance between celebrating Morocco’s significant diplomatic gains on the Sahara issue and extending a hand of reconciliation to Algeria. Delivered on July 29, the address highlighted Morocco’s growing confidence......

Shifting tides: Morocco and South Africa explore fragile common ground

Last week marked a notable development in Morocco-South Africa relations as Jacob Zuma, the former president of South Africa, visited Rabat. Speaking in his capacity as the leader of the Umkhonto weSizwe Party, Zuma expressed support for Morocco’s autonomy plan to resolve the Sahara conflict. This......

Tebboune’s Sahara claims clash with Italy’s diplomatic stance

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has found himself in isolation once more, following his controversial comments on Sahara during a summit with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Tebboune claimed a "perfect convergence" of views between Algeria and Italy regarding Polisario’s......