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Ramaphosa doubles down on Sahara 'self-determination' stance at UNGA

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa used his address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to reaffirm his country’s support for the Polisario Front’s “self-determination” narrative concerning Sahara. His remarks highlighted Pretoria’s continued opposition to......

Morocco calls on Israel to label Polisario as a terrorist group, urging stronger ties

Moroccan diplomat Chaimae Bouazzaoui has called on Israel to designate the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization, describing the ongoing month as an opportune moment to deepen Morocco-Israel relations. Writing for Israel Hayom, Bouazzaoui highlighted the significance of November, marking the anniversaries......

South Africa’s frustration over Zuma’s Morocco visit deepens amid Sahara dispute

South Africa remains embroiled in controversy surrounding former President Jacob Zuma’s visit to Morocco, where he broke with Pretoria’s stance by supporting Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara. The visit, which marked a historic shift in South Africa’s typically hostile position......

UN envoy challenges Algeria’s role in Sahara conflict, endorses Morocco’s autonomy plan

The United Nations Personal Envoy for the Sahara dispute, Staffan de Mistura, has directly rejected Algeria’s long-standing assertion that it holds merely an “observer” status in the Sahara conflict. His remarks highlight Algeria’s active involvement in the dispute and challenge......

Spanish ministry’s display of Polisario flag sparks controversy over Sahara policy

A public display of the Polisario Front’s flag inside Spain’s Ministry for Youth and Children has stirred debate about the country’s stance on the Sahara conflict. Minister Sira Rego, who is of Palestinian descent, reportedly displayed a sign reading “España con el Sáhara”......

US emphasizes Morocco’s autonomy plan as key to Sahara peace

The United States has reaffirmed its strong support for Morocco’s autonomy plan as a practical solution to the Sahara conflict. During a meeting in New York, US Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, emphasized Washington’s position to the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy for Sahara,......

Spain’s Popular Party escalates opposition to EU-Morocco trade deals

The Spanish Popular Party (PP) is intensifying its campaign against the EU-Morocco trade agreements, particularly targeting Morocco’s southern provinces in Sahara. The conservative party has formally requested the exclusion of these regions from future trade agreements, a move that contrasts sharply......

European Union reaffirms stance against Polisario recognition

On June 28, 2025, the European Union (EU) spokesperson for Foreign Affairs reiterated that “neither the EU nor any of its member states recognize the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR).” This statement came amid over-communication from certain separatist channels regarding the EU-AU......

Polisario militants exposed: Hezbollah-trained fighters implicated in Syrian war crimes

Revelations about the role of Polisario fighters in Syria’s civil war have brought new evidence of their involvement in atrocities, linking the separatist group to Iran-backed militias and raising alarms about their destabilizing presence in North Africa and beyond. A recent investigation by Dutch......