Keywords: Sahara


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......

Morocco strengthens ties with China as Bourita prepares for key visit

Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita is set to visit China on September 19-20, following an invitation from his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. The visit underscores the growing strategic partnership between the two nations, particularly as Morocco positions itself as a key ally of China in Africa......

US congressman highlights Morocco as a key ally in North Africa

Morocco has been reaffirmed as a “long-standing ally” and “trusted partner” of the United States in North Africa and the Middle East, according to US Congressman Mike Lawler. Advocating for stronger bilateral ties, Lawler emphasized the importance of the historic partnership that......

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......

Central African Republic leads coalition of 40 nations backing Morocco’s Sahara sovereignty

Forty countries have issued a unified diplomatic statement at the United Nations, reaffirming their unwavering support for Morocco's sovereignty over its Sahara provinces. The declaration was presented by the Central African Republic during the general debate of the 60th session of the UN Human Rights......

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”......

UK strengthens support for Morocco’s autonomy plan as key to Sahara solution

The British government has reaffirmed its position on Morocco’s autonomy proposal for Sahara, emphasizing its endorsement of a negotiated and mutually acceptable resolution to the long-standing dispute. This announcement reflects the UK’s recognition of the Moroccan plan as the most credible......

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,......