Keywords: Sahara dispute


Germany backs Morocco autonomy plan as basis for Sahara solution

Germany has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s autonomy proposal as the central framework to resolve the long-running dispute over the Sahara. The position was confirmed during a high-level meeting in Rabat between Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and his German counterpart Johann Wadephul,......

Algeria intensifies repression of journalists over sensitive Sahara and border issues

Algeria’s government is escalating its crackdown on journalists and activists who address politically sensitive topics, such as the Eastern Sahara dispute and Algeria-Morocco relations. The latest case involves the detention of journalist Saad Bouakba, who was placed in pre-trial detention this......

Macron signals readiness for dialogue with Algeria amid diplomatic tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his willingness to engage in discussions with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, provided certain conditions are met. The announcement comes as relations between Paris and Algiers remain strained over several contentious issues, including France's......

Algeria rejects Spain's plea to reopen Maghreb gas pipeline

Algeria has firmly dismissed Spain's request to reinstate the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline, which was shut down in 2021 amid diplomatic tensions over the Sahara dispute. The pipeline, once a vital route for transporting Algerian gas through Morocco to Europe, has become a focal point in the strained......

China signals support for Morocco's autonomy plan in Sahara

China has reaffirmed its support for the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Sahara (MINURSO) while emphasizing the importance of its strategic partnership with Morocco. The statement followed a meeting between Yu Jinsong, China’s ambassador to Morocco, and Alexander Ivanko, the head of......

EU Commission approves talks for new fishing deal with Morocco

The European Commission has approved a proposal to begin negotiations on a new fishing agreement with Morocco, marking a significant step in their bilateral partnership. A move towards renewed cooperation European Commissioner for Fisheries Costas Kadis announced the decision on Tuesday before the......

UN Security Council poised for decisive vote on Sahara resolution

The United Nations Security Council is preparing to vote on a new resolution concerning the Sahara dispute, marking a pivotal moment in a conflict that has spanned decades. From colonial claims to questions of self-determination, the legal and diplomatic dimensions of this issue have evolved to increasingly......

Algeria’s Sahara narrative collapses amid Morocco’s diplomatic success

As international support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Sahara grows, Algeria’s decades-long strategy to undermine Morocco’s territorial integrity appears increasingly untenable. The Algerian regime, which once wielded the Sahara dispute as a geopolitical tool, now faces mounting diplomatic......

Lebanon and Paraguay reaffirm unwavering support for Morocco’s sovereignty

The international backing for Morocco’s autonomy initiative continues to strengthen, with Lebanon and Paraguay reiterating their support for Morocco’s territorial integrity over its southern provinces. Lebanon’s steadfast position On Tuesday, Lebanon reaffirmed its unwavering stance......