The recent elimination of the Polisario founder’s son confirms the rapid rise in power of the Royal Armed Forces. This cutting-edge technological deployment now sparks admiration and concern among Spanish military experts, forced to acknowledge their lag.
Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, a rising figure and son of the former Polisario Front leader, has been killed. A drone attack destroyed his vehicle while he was preparing offensives against the Royal Armed Forces .
Paris confirms its absolute support for Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara . From Rabat, France’s top diplomat has called for a swift resolution to the conflict, announcing an unprecedented strategic treaty during an upcoming royal visit.
The American ambassador to Morocco firmly denounced the recent actions of Polisario on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. By reiterating his unconditional support for the autonomy plan, Duke Buchan demands a swift political solution under Moroccan sovereignty.
The head of the Polisario Front sent a letter to the UN Secretary-General this Sunday. Brahim Ghali defends the recent attacks against Moroccan bases in Smara, invoking the right to "self-defense".
Washington is accelerating its maneuvers in North Africa to close the Western Sahara conflict . The United States is betting on economic development and Moroccan sovereignty to convince Algeria and the Polisario Front to accept a final agreement.
On April 11, two Algerian Mi-28NE attack helicopters flew over the border zone near the Moroccan city of Figuig. This aerial maneuver, perceived as a major provocation, illustrates the escalating tensions between Algiers and Rabat.
Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin is calling for the dismantling of the Tindouf camps in Algeria. At the same time, the US Congress is intensifying its legislative pressure to classify the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization.
When questioned about attempts by American elected officials to classify the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization , the UN reaffirmed its position. The international organization will continue to consider the independence movement as an essential actor in the Western Sahara issue.
The Trump administration is multiplying secret mediations to resolve the conflict in Western Sahara . Despite three intense rounds of negotiations between Morocco and the Polisario Front, significant differences over the degree of autonomy and the electoral process are slowing down any quick agreement.
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 abandonment of the option of a self-determination referendum.
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 that the talks recently held in Madrid will not drag on indefinitely.