Keywords: Sahara dispute


Israel's Diplomatic Misstep: Netanyahu's Map Gaffe Strains Morocco Relations

In a recent press conference, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu inadvertently reignited tensions with Morocco by displaying a map that labeled Morocco's southern provinces as "Western Sahara". This cartographic blunder marks the third such incident in less than a year, casting doubt......

Morocco's Diplomatic Triumph: Growing Support for Autonomy Plan Isolates Algeria

In a significant shift in the Sahara dispute, Morocco continues to gain international backing for its autonomy initiative, leaving Algeria increasingly isolated on the diplomatic stage. This development comes as Slovenia reaffirms its support for Morocco's position, joining a growing list of nations......

Diplomatic Tensions Erupt at TICAD 9: Algerian Diplomat Clashes with Moroccan Official

In a dramatic turn of events at the TICAD 9 conference in Tokyo, an Algerian diplomat physically confronted a Moroccan secretary. The altercation arose when the Moroccan official attempted to remove a controversial card reading "Sahrawi Republic," secretly placed by the Algerian delegate. Video......

Algeria's Diplomatic Misstep at Japan-Africa Summit: A Struggle for Relevance

Desperate Measures at TICAD 9 Doha - At the recent Japan-Africa summit in Tokyo, Algeria's attempt to promote the Polisario Front fell flat, highlighting the group’s declining influence. An Algerian official's attempt to masquerade as a representative of the so-called “Sahrawi Republic”......

Diplomatic Dynamics: US-Algeria Talks Sidestep Sahara Issue

In a notable diplomatic encounter, US Ambassador to Algeria Elizabeth Moore Aubin met with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Algiers yesterday. The high-level discussions covered a range of topics, including bilateral cooperation, international and regional developments,......

France's Support for Morocco's Sahara Plan Challenges Polisario and Algeria

In a significant diplomatic development, France has endorsed Morocco's Autonomy Plan for the Sahara, aligning with a growing international consensus that includes the United States, Spain, Israel, and numerous Arab and African nations. Two experts assert that this move undermines separatist ambitions.......

Diplomatic Tensions Escalate at UN Over Sahara Issue

In a recent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) discussion, intended to address the lack of effective African representation within the council, diplomatic tensions flared as Algeria's regime injected the Sahara dispute into the conversation. This move prompted a swift and firm response from Morocco's......

France's Bold Move: A New Chapter in the Sahara Dispute

In an exclusive conversation with Le Point Afrique, Xavier Driencourt, the former French Ambassador to Algeria, shed light on a pivotal diplomatic shift. France's recent acknowledgment of Moroccan sovereignty over Sahara is expected to trigger a wave of similar recognitions across Europe. Driencourt......

Diplomatic Rift: Morocco Seeks Apology After French Mayor Shuts Down Cultural Stand

A diplomatic skirmish has erupted following the abrupt closure of a Moroccan cultural stand at the Africa Station fan zone near the Olympic Village in the Paris commune of Ile-Saint-Denis. The Moroccan consulate has expressed strong disapproval, accusing the local mayor of politically maneuvering and......