Macron Recognizes Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara in Letter to King
31 July 2024
In a letter sent to King Mohammed VI and released on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron recognized the Moroccanness of the Sahara.
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France Recognizes Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara, Macron Shifts Policy
30 July 2024
Long awaited by Rabat, France’s recognition of the Moroccanness of the Sahara is now effective. French President Emmanuel Macron "considers that the present and future of the (…)
France Urged to Mend Ties with Morocco Amid Security and Diplomatic Tensions
29 July 2024
Relations between Paris and Rabat have experienced strong tensions in recent years, notably due to France’s rapprochement with Algeria and its ambiguous position on the Sahara (…)
Polisario Front Condemns France, Calls for Exclusion from Western Sahara Peace Process
28 July 2024
In response to its support for the Moroccan autonomy plan for the Sahara, the "Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic" (SADR) has announced the exclusion of France from any (…)
CAF Backs Moroccan Club’s Jersey Map, Dealing Blow to Algeria in Diplomatic Dispute
25 July 2024
Algeria, which broke off diplomatic relations with Morocco in 2021, notably over the Sahara issue, is suffering a new setback. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has (…)
Moroccan Map Dispute Sparks Algerian Walkout at Arab Lawyers’ Conference
22 July 2024
The Algerian delegate withdrew from the conference of the Arab organization of young lawyers taking place in Amman, Jordan, due to the publication of a map of Morocco including (…)
US Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara
21 July 2024
The United States is not about to backtrack on the American recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. The US Ambassador to Algeria, Elizabeth Moore Aubin, is (…)
Tunisian Rapper Balti Denies Polisario Support at Mawazine Festival Press Conference
28 June 2024
Tunisian rapper Balti denies his support for the Polisario during a press conference on the sidelines of his participation in the 19th edition of the Mawazine Rythmes du Monde (…)
Algeria Aims to Challenge Morocco’s Dominance in Global Tomato Export Market
27 June 2024
Like Morocco, Algeria wants to be among the tomato exporting countries. The country of Abdelmadjid Tebboune continues to denounce the production of tomatoes in Dakhla, in the (…)
Saharan Dust Cloud Set to Blanket Southeast France This Week
18 June 2024
A Saharan sand cloud is expected to reach France again. The southeast quarter of the country will be the most affected.