In the wake of the electoral debacle of his party, Pedro Sanchez, the President of the Spanish government, has just announced the holding of early elections for July 23. These elections could see the arrival of the Popular Party (PP) and the challenge of the government’s decision to recognize the Moroccanness of the Sahara.
The United Nations has issued a formal denial regarding a possible resignation of Staffan de Mistura, the personal envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the Sahara.
While the United States has recognized the Moroccanness of the Sahara and unveiled the official map of Morocco integrating the Sahara, French high schools continue to use the old map.
A Frenchman had a particular experience in the Sahara desert. His vehicle broke down while he was on a raid in the desert. He manages to transform it into a motorcycle to survive.
The case of the Lacoste polos displaying a truncated map of Morocco, excluding its southern provinces, has a new episode. The Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, confirmed that the leaders of the famous French ready-to-wear brand have expressed their regrets about this controversial marketing.
The Moroccan authorities have expelled Roberto Cantoni, a researcher from the University of Barcelona, from the Sahara, where he had gone to conduct research on the consequences of renewable energy installations.
In an interview, the deputy from the Alpes-Maritimes, Éric Ciotti, president of the Republican party, reiterated his support for the recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. A position contrary to that adopted so far by his country, France.
The former Deputy Prime Minister and former leader of Podemos, Pablo Iglesias, said that "it is a mistake for Spain to give in to the Moroccan dictatorship and betray the historical dignity of the Sahrawi people".
Washington hailed on Sunday the commitment of King Mohammed VI to "the advancement of regional peace and his leadership in promoting a safe and prosperous future for Israelis" and Palestinians.
The President of Melilla, Eduardo de Castro, believes that Morocco continues to use hybrid strategies and to suffocate the autonomous city, despite the change in Spain’s position on the Sahara which has led to the normalization of relations between the two countries.
Strained for some time for various reasons (visa, Pegasus, Sahara), relations between France and Morocco are deteriorating day by day. One person responsible for this situation: President Emmanuel Macron, whose actions, according to some analysts, could lead to a "major, serious and unprecedented break" in relations between the two countries.
The Spanish government continues to refuse to disclose the content of the letter sent by Pedro Sánchez to King Mohammed VI on March 14, 2022. This letter is considered the "best-kept secret in Spanish politics," a Spanish newspaper marvels.