Keywords: Sahara


Ivory Coast reaffirms support for Morocco Sahara sovereignty

Ivory Coast has reiterated its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, including the Sahara region, following high-level talks held in Rabat between senior officials from both countries. The statement confirms Abidjan’s continued diplomatic alignment with Morocco on a long-standing regional......

Morocco and Syria restore ties amid Sahara regional realignment

Diplomatic reset after years of rupture Morocco and Syria have reestablished formal diplomatic relations after more than a decade of severed ties. The break dates back to 2012 when Rabat closed its embassy in Damascus during the Syrian conflict. The political landscape shifted sharply after the fall......

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......