Morocco
Senior Polisario Front UN Envoy Ahmed Boukhari Dies After Long Illness
The Permanent Representative of the Polisario Front to the UN, Ahmed Boukhari, died on Tuesday, April 1, from the "consequences of a long illness".
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Polisario
Morocco
Morocco Raises Alarm Over Militarization of Tindouf Refugee Camps at UN Meeting
Morocco continues to be concerned about the situation in the Tindouf camps, especially since Algeria has transferred a non-state and separatist actor to the camp. The Moroccan ambassador, permanent representative to the United Nations Office, Omar Zniber, expressed his fears on Wednesday in Geneva, as part of the 77th meeting of the Standing Committee of the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) program.
Morocco
Western Sahara Leader Warns of Potential Military Conflict with Morocco
The president of the "Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic" ("SADR"), Brahim Ghali, threatened Morocco during the celebration of the 44th anniversary of his "country".
Spain
Podemos Party Softens Stance on Western Sahara Dispute
Despite the scathing criticism from part of the Spanish political class against Morocco, the government remains inflexible on its position regarding the Moroccan Sahara. However, recent events suggest that the arrival to power of Podemos can be detrimental to the interests of the Kingdom.
Morocco
Algeria Fuels Tensions in Western Sahara with $500 Million Aid to Polisario Front
Despite the injunctions of the United Nations Council, the Polisario front continues to provoke controversy by attracting followers to its project of building an administrative complex at the level of the buffer zone of Tifariti.
Sport
Algeria Calls for Boycott of Africa Cup of Nations Futsal in Disputed Western Sahara
Algeria has called for a boycott of the Africa Cup of Nations Futsal. Organized in Laâyoune, in the Moroccan Sahara, this competition is causing the anger of Algeria and the Polisario, who are doing everything to cancel the Moroccan edition.
Morocco
Algeria's New President Challenges Morocco's Claim to Western Sahara
The brand new Algerian president, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, has once again contested Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara.
Morocco
Gabon Opens Consulate in Western Sahara, Boosting Morocco's Diplomatic Efforts
Gabon is officially opening the doors of a general consulate in Laâyoune. The result of the Moroccan diplomatic efforts led by Minister Nasser Bourita, the opening ceremony will be held this Friday, January 17.
Morocco
UN Praises Peaceful Passage of Africa Eco Race Through Disputed Guerguerat Zone
The United Nations (UN) congratulated the Moroccan authorities for having ensured that the stage of the "Africa Eco Race" rally, linking Morocco and Mauritania, crossed the buffer zone of Guerguerat "peacefully" on Monday. Stéphane Dujarric, the spokesman for the UN Secretary-General, emphasized this during a press briefing in New York.
Morocco
Polisario Front Condemns Gambia's New Consulate in Western Sahara, Escalating Tensions with Morocco
The "Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR)" condemns the opening of a Gambian consular representation in Dakhla. It describes this decision as a "flagrant aggression".
Sport
Moroccan Soccer Fans Chant Pro-Sahara Slogans in Algeria After Raja Victory
Following the victory of Raja of Casablanca against Mouloudia of Algiers, in the Mohammed VI Cup, the supporters chanted strong slogans in the streets of Algeria, to defend the Moroccan Sahara.
Morocco
Algeria's Mass Expulsion of 40,000 Moroccans in 1976 Revealed in Newly Surfaced Video
An exclusive video published by FAR-Maroc looks back on the expulsion, a few years ago, of 40,000 Moroccans from Algeria. The video is available on the Facebook page dedicated to Moroccan military affairs.