Keywords: Moroccan autonomy


Moroccan Sahara: Riyadh Reaffirms Morocco’s Sovereignty and Calls for a Political Settlement

Saudi Arabia has reiterated its support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative under Moroccan sovereignty as a framework for resolving the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara, restating its position before the United Nations General Assembly’s Fourth Committee. Addressing the committee,......

Moroccan Sahara: Chile Defends Its New Diplomatic Position on Morocco’s Sovereignty

Chile’s government has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Moroccan Sahara, defending the country’s new diplomatic position during a hearing before the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Chamber of Deputies. Verónica Rocha, director of the Middle East division......

UN outlines transition framework as Western Sahara talks move toward autonomy negotiations

The United Nations says the political process over Western Sahara has entered a potentially decisive phase, with negotiations moving beyond the exchange of long-standing positions toward discussions on a transitional framework and a possible detailed autonomy arrangement. In his latest report, UN Secretary-General......

Tebboune softens Sahara rhetoric as UN diplomacy enters a decisive phase

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has adopted a notably cautious tone on the Western Sahara dispute, placing renewed emphasis on the principle that Algiers would ultimately accept any settlement endorsed by the Sahrawis themselves. In televised remarks on Saturday, October 3, Tebboune reiterated......

Guinea-Bissau renews support for Morocco’s Sahara autonomy plan

Guinea-Bissau has once again declared its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Sahara, with Foreign Minister Fatumata Jau describing her country’s position as clear, consistent and unequivocal. Jau made the statement on Saturday, September 26, on the sidelines......

Morocco-Bolivia ties deepen as La Paz plans Rabat representation and Dakhla office

Bolivia has announced its intention to establish a diplomatic representation in Rabat and create a commercial office in Dakhla, marking a new step in its developing relationship with Morocco. The announcement was made in New York following talks between Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and his......

Sahara autonomy: A roadmap under Moroccan sovereignty

The concept of autonomy, as proposed by Morocco and reaffirmed by the UN Security Council's recent Resolution 2797, offers a balanced solution to the Sahara conflict. This model grants the region the ability to manage its own affairs without seeking independence from the central government, fostering......

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......

Royal vision and strategic continuity: Key insights from Nasser Bourita’s interview on 2M

Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, granted an exclusive interview to national broadcaster 2M following the United Nations Security Council’s decision to renew its endorsement of the Moroccan autonomy initiative as a credible foundation for a lasting political solution......