Keywords: Sahara conflict


Moroccan Sahara: Russia Vetoes US Resolution at the UN

The American resolution on the Sahara did not receive the approval of the United Nations Security Council. Meeting on Friday, October 30, in New York, the UN body saw the text rejected following Russia's negative vote, a permanent member with veto power. This decision comes just before the expiration......

Ceuta: Madrid Seeks Clarifications on Report Suggesting Morocco's Role in Migrant Influx

A possible report from Spanish police services raises questions about the massive arrival of migrants in Ceuta at the end of July. While Pedro Sánchez's government had publicly dismissed any responsibility from Morocco, a document mentioned by the press would attribute a role to Moroccan forces in the......

Mohamed Hachemi Hamdi publicly expresses his support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara

The former candidate for the Tunisian presidential election, Mohamed Hachemi Hamdi, has publicly taken a stand in favor of Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara, marking a deliberate evolution in his discourse on this regional issue. In a post shared on his official Facebook page, the Tunisian politician......

Calls grow for US designation of polisario as terrorist group

Tensions around the Sahara dispute intensified following a reported attack on Smara attributed to the Polisario Front. The incident triggered renewed debate over the group’s role in the conflict and its impact on regional stability. The episode also revived calls for a reassessment of how international......

US backs renewed UN-led efforts on Sahara after Madrid talks

The United States has renewed its backing for a negotiated and lasting settlement to the Sahara conflict following diplomatic talks held in Madrid with regional and international participants. A senior US official said Washington remains committed to a solution described as fair, durable, and acceptable......

Somalia rejects Algerian claims on Sahara stance

Somalia has firmly denied allegations made by Algerian media regarding its position on the Sahara conflict, reaffirming its unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity. The Somali government clarified that its official stance is communicated solely through formal statements and official......

Russia signals openness to Morocco’s autonomy plan for Sahara

In a significant turn in global diplomacy, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has expressed Moscow’s readiness to support Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for the Sahara, framing it as a legitimate form of self-determination under the United Nations framework. His remarks mark a new phase in Russia’s......

Spain’s MEP Montero clashes with EU-Morocco partnership over Sahara

Spanish MEP Irene Montero has sparked controversy in the European Parliament by condemning the EU-Morocco agricultural agreement as “illegal,” accusing the EU of financing Morocco’s “occupation” of Sahara. Her remarks contrast with growing international support for Morocco’s......

Morocco and Russia strengthen diplomatic efforts ahead of key UN resolutions

Morocco’s Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, met with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, on Wednesday during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. This high-level meeting underscored the two nations’ commitment to enhancing bilateral ties and intensifying diplomatic......