Moroccan Sahara

Sahara, Morocco and UN: a key US-backed step toward autonomy

26 February 2026

The UN and the United States co-chaired new negotiations on Western Sahara in Washington. Based on Morocco’s autonomy plan, these discussions mark an “encouraging” step toward (…)

Morocco’s Sand Cat: The 2 kg Desert Feline That Barks Like a Dog

24 February 2026

The sand cat, one of the world’s smallest felines, remains a little-known predator of Morocco’s deserts. Adapted to extreme conditions, this nocturnal hunter uses unique (…)

Moroccan Sand, Yellow Sky and Saharan Air: France Braces for a Dust Surge

24 February 2026

Starting this Tuesday, 24 February 2026, an exceptional southerly flow will propel hot air coming directly from Morocco toward mainland France. This weather phenomenon is (…)

Western Sahara Referendum Ends: Algeria Faces a Major Political Reversal

23 February 2026

Under the auspices of the United States, Morocco, Algeria and the Polisario Front discussed a revised autonomy plan for Western Sahara. This process implicitly marks the (…)

Western Sahara: Washington pushes Morocco and Algeria toward a final deal

21 February 2026

The American envoy Massad Boulos has invited the parties to the Western Sahara conflict to a new round of talks in Washington. This third meeting in one month aims to seal a (…)

Sahara Talks: Washington Pushes Morocco and Algeria Toward a Swift Deal

16 February 2026

The American envoy Massad Boulos said that the United States wants a swift resolution to the Sahara conflict. Acting as a mediator within the UN framework, Washington warns (…)

Western Sahara Peace Deal: Morocco-Algeria Talks Could Transform North Africa

15 February 2026

Under the auspices of the UN and Washington, Moroccan and Algerian diplomats met in Spain. At the heart of the discussions: the Western Sahara autonomy plan, whose adoption (…)

Moroccan Sahara: Washington Confirms Algeria’s Role in UN Peace Talks

15 February 2026

The US special adviser for Africa, Massad Boulos, expressed strong optimism about the ongoing diplomatic process concerning the Sahara. He confirmed that Morocco, Algeria, (…)

OM Africa Jersey Controversy: Marseille Withdraws Puma Kit Over Morocco Map Error

14 February 2026

Olympique de Marseille has withdrawn the promotional video for its new “OM Africa” jersey. The reason: a map of Africa cutting Morocco off from its Sahara, sparking online (…)

Morocco’s Sahara Autonomy Plan: Key Details, Referendum and Resources

14 February 2026

Morocco outlines its autonomy plan for the Sahara. The proposal provides for a regional government under royal authority and a national referendum, immediately ruling out any (…)