Keywords: Western Sahara


Guinea-Bissau renews support for Morocco’s Sahara autonomy plan

Guinea-Bissau has once again declared its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Sahara, with Foreign Minister Fatumata Jau describing her country’s position as clear, consistent and unequivocal. Jau made the statement on Saturday, September 26, on the sidelines......

Bourita and Lavrov discuss Western Sahara during New York meeting

Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed Western Sahara and the future of bilateral relations during a meeting in New York on September 25, on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. According to the......

UN General Assembly: Bourita outlines Morocco’s international diplomatic agenda

Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita has described the country’s participation in the 81st United Nations General Assembly as an opportunity to advance its diplomatic priorities, including its proposal for autonomy in Western Sahara and its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the UN......

Morocco 2026 elections: IRI deploys US-led observers in Laayoune and Dakhla

A delegation from the International Republican Institute (IRI) has arrived in Laayoune as part of an international mission assessing Morocco’s 2026 parliamentary elections, bringing an American observation team to the country’s Southern Provinces ahead of the September 23 vote. The mission,......

Joe Wilson Renews Call to Designate Polisario as a Terrorist Organization

U.S. Representative Joe Wilson has renewed calls for the Polisario Front to be designated as a terrorist organization, placing the issue once again in the spotlight of the U.S. Congress and Morocco-U.S. relations. Wilson made the statement after meeting Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in New......

EU Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Autonomy Proposal on Western Sahara

  Morocco and the European Union have renewed their diplomatic engagement over Western Sahara while also reviewing the broader strategic partnership between Rabat and Brussels. Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita met EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas......

UN peacekeeping reform puts new focus on MINURSO ahead of October 2026

The future of the United Nations peacekeeping architecture is coming under renewed scrutiny as the Security Council prepares for another review of the mission in Western Sahara, MINURSO. At the same time, the United States is pushing for broader changes to the way UN peace operations are mandated, assessed......

Morocco urges UNHCR to prioritize durable solutions for Tindouf camps

Morocco has called on the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to place sustainable solutions at the center of its budget planning for the Tindouf camps in Algeria, arguing that decades of humanitarian spending have failed to resolve the underlying situation. Speaking in Geneva during......

Denmark says Europe needs a trusted partner like Morocco

Denmark has reaffirmed its interest in strengthening ties with Morocco, with Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen describing the North African country as a reliable partner for both Copenhagen and Europe. Speaking to Danish media following a meeting with Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs,......