UN Proposes Former Syria Mediator as New Sahara Envoy
2 May 2021
After several unsuccessful attempts, the UN has just proposed the Swede Staffan de Mistura, former UN mediator in Syria, as the next special envoy for the Sahara. Will this new (…)
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Manuel Valls Urges France and Spain to Back Morocco’s Sahara Autonomy Plan
30 April 2021
Former Prime Minister Manuel Valls has stated that France and Spain must be clearer in their support for Morocco on the Sahara. He argues that it is around an autonomy under (…)
US and African Forces to Hold Massive ’African Lion 21’ Military Exercise in Sahara
30 April 2021
The African Lion 21 scheduled for next June in the Moroccan Sahara will see the participation of more than 700 soldiers from the Georgia National Guard. In addition to Morocco, (…)
Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Territorial Claim in Western Sahara
28 April 2021
Saudi Arabia renews its support for the Moroccanness of the Sahara. This was done through the voice of its Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah (…)
Spanish Terrorism Victims Demand Arrest of Polisario Leader Hospitalized in Spain
25 April 2021
The hospitalization in Spain of Brahim Ghali prompted, on Saturday, a reaction from the Spanish victims of the acts of terrorism perpetrated by the Polisario. Through a (…)
Polisario Front Leader’s Hospital Stay in Spain Raises Diplomatic Questions
24 April 2021
The recent admission of Brahim Ghali, the leader of the Polisario Front, to a Spanish hospital does not affect Spain’s relations with Morocco. This is what Arancha González, (…)
Former Spanish PM Zapatero Urges Peaceful Resolution to Western Sahara Conflict
22 April 2021
The former Spanish president, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, has called on the Sahrawis to work for a "realistic" political solution to the Sahara. He also launched an appeal (…)
Morocco Accuses Algeria and Polisario of Blocking UN Envoy Appointment for Western Sahara
20 April 2021
On the eve of the next session of the United Nations Security Council, the ambassador, permanent representative of Morocco to the UN, Omar Hilale has addressed a letter to the (…)
Morocco Strengthens Security at Strategic Saharan Border Crossing
17 April 2021
Securing the Guerguerat border post is a major concern for Morocco. A new control point has just been installed in this border town located in the far southwest of the Sahara.
UN Struggles to Fill Western Sahara Envoy Role Amid Polisario Rejection
16 April 2021
While the position has been vacant for nearly two years following the resignation of the German Horst Köhler, the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, is having trouble (…)