The Polisario Front has condemned the remarks of Emmanuel Macron who declared on Tuesday before the Moroccan Parliament that France will defend Morocco’s "sovereignty" over the Sahara in international forums. The Sahrawi independence movement believes that Paris’ support will lead to "instability and an escalation of tensions" in the region.
In crisis with Algeria since he expressed his support for the Moroccan autonomy plan for the Sahara last July, Emmanuel Macron has just closed the door to any possible reconciliation with this country by making a state visit to Morocco.
The state visit to Rabat by French President Emmanuel Macron will benefit French companies, which will be awarded several major contracts, including that of the high-speed line (LGV) to connect Kenitra to Marrakech.
EasyJet’s presentation of a map of Morocco amputated of its Sahara caused an uproar. Faced with the controversy, the airline corrected its mistake.
The French ministry published on its official website on Tuesday a map of Morocco integrating the Sahara. A strong act that follows France’s recognition last July of the kingdom’s sovereignty over this territory.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi inflicted a snub on his Algerian counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune during a visit to Cairo by denouncing his interference in the affairs of neighbors.
France is considering opening a general consulate and a French cultural institute in the city of Laâyoune in the Moroccan Sahara, making it the first European country to establish a diplomatic representation in this region.
Lahcen Haddad, former Moroccan Minister of Tourism, strongly reacted to the publication of an EasyJet advertising brochure presenting a map of Morocco amputated of the Sahara . The controversial image, which is circulating on social media, has outraged many Moroccans.
In line with the warming of relations between Morocco and France, French President Emmanuel Macron is expected in Rabat from October 28 to 30. A visit intended in particular to reaffirm Paris’ support for the Moroccanness of the Sahara.
The British airline EasyJet finds itself at the center of a controversy after broadcasting a map of Morocco amputated of its Sahara .
Omar Hilale , Morocco’s Ambassador to the United Nations, expressed his anger against the Algerian Ambassador, Amar Bendjama, because of his obsession with the Moroccan Sahara issue.
The UN Special Envoy for the Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, mentioned this week the possibility of a sharing of the Sahara between Morocco and the Polisario Front to end the conflict. A solution rejected by both parties.