Keywords: Sahara


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......

Morocco and US seek to rebalance trade partnership in Rabat

Morocco and the United States held the ninth session of their Free Trade Agreement Joint Committee in Rabat as both countries moved to strengthen commercial ties and address growing concerns over trade imbalances. The meeting brought together Moroccan Industry and Commerce Minister Ryad Mezzour and officials......

Japan supports Moroccan autonomy plan for the Sahara and signals diplomatic and economic action

Japan has expressed strong support for the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco regarding the Sahara region, describing it as a realistic and practical solution under Moroccan sovereignty. The position was confirmed during recent diplomatic discussions marking the 70th anniversary of relations between the......

United States condemns Polisario attack on Es-Smara

The United States has strongly condemned a recent attack claimed by the Polisario Front against the city of Es-Smara, located in the Moroccan Sahara, which resulted in injuries to a civilian. In an official statement, the U.S. mission to the United Nations described the incident as an act of violence......

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,......

Morocco and United States deepen ties after Rabat diplomatic meeting

Morocco’s head of government Aziz Akhannouch met US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau in Rabat on Thursday, as both countries moved to strengthen their long-standing strategic partnership. The meeting took place in the presence of US Ambassador to Morocco Duke Buchan and focused on expanding......

Washington reaffirms recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara

The United States has reiterated its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, reaffirming a position that continues to shape diplomatic relations between the two countries. During an official visit to Rabat, Christopher Landau confirmed Washington’s stance following talks with......

Lachguar draws clear lines on women's rights, opposition, and democratic balance

Driss Lachguar, First Secretary of Morocco's Union Socialiste des Forces Populaires (USFP), delivered a wide-ranging and assertive television appearance on April 23, 2026, addressing the country's most pressing political questions with unusual candor. Speaking on a prime-time political program,......

Parliament: Aziz Akhannouch details the Moroccan government’s record

The Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, presented on Wednesday before both Houses of Parliament in Rabat the record of government action since the beginning of the current legislature. In a politically significant address, he defended the reforms undertaken by the executive and emphasized the government’s......