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Women-Led SMEs Take Center Stage at ECA's North African Economic Forum

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has concluded a significant policy dialogue in Rabat, Morocco, focusing on empowering women-led small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across North Africa. The two-day high-level meeting marked the culmination of a comprehensive two-year initiative aimed at strengthening......

Estonia Endorses Morocco's Autonomy Plan as Credible Solution for Sahara Region

In a significant diplomatic development, Estonia has officially endorsed Morocco's autonomy initiative as a "serious and credible basis" for resolving the longstanding Sahara regional dispute. This announcement comes as part of Morocco's ongoing international diplomatic efforts, spearheaded......

Morocco Firmly Rejects UN Envoy's Partition Proposal for Sahara

Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita has firmly dismissed the partition proposal for Sahara suggested by UN Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura, characterizing it as "warmed-up leftovers" from previous unsuccessful initiatives. The proposal, which emerged during de Mistura's April visit to Morocco,......

UN Envoy Signals Potential Shift in Sahara Mediation Efforts

The long-standing dispute over Sahara may be entering a new phase as United Nations envoy Staffan de Mistura hints at stepping down from his role within six months. This development comes as the conflict approaches its 50th year, with de Mistura's potential resignation signaling a possible end to......

Abdelfattah EL Fatihi on De Mistura's Proposal and Morocco's Autonomy Initiative

In a recent statement to the electronic media platform 'Walaw', Abdelfattah El Fatihi. Director of the Sahara and Africa Strategic Studies Center, addressed the implications of UN envoy Staffan de Mistura's proposal regarding the division of Sahara. El Fatihi asserted that this suggestion......

US Reaffirms Unwavering Stance on Sahara Amid UN Envoy's Partition Proposal

In a significant diplomatic development, the United States has maintained its established position on the Sahara dispute, with State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller reiterating American support for Morocco's territorial claims during a recent press briefing. The announcement comes amid controversy......

UN Chief Highlights Morocco's Sahara Initiative for Sahel Economic Integration

In a significant diplomatic development, the United Nations Secretary-General has brought attention to Morocco's innovative initiative for the Sahara region in his annual report to the Security Council. This initiative, outlined by King Mohammed VI during the 48th anniversary of the Green March in......

UN Envoy's Partition Proposal for Sahara Sparks Controversy and Potential Impasse

The United Nations envoy for Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, has introduced a divisive proposal to partition the Sahara region, suggesting a division between Morocco and the Polisario Front as a means to resolve the long-standing conflict. During a recent closed-door briefing to the Security Council, de......

Algeria Urged to Acknowledge Failure of Separatist Project in Sahara

Morocco’s ambassador to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, emphasized the growing international support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Sahara during a Fourth Committee session of the UN General Assembly in New York. He highlighted that over 100 member states across various regions endorse......