South Africa Condemns U.S. Recognition of Morocco’s Claim to Western Sahara

In a statement to News24, she hammered that the American recognition of the Moroccanness of the Sahara "has neither force nor effect". According to the minister, this decision "goes against international law and the Constitutive Act of the African Union" and "could fuel hostilities between Morocco and the Sahrawis".

"Silencing the weapons in these situations requires addressing the root causes of conflicts, which invariably include governance deficits, human rights violations, and the contestation of resources," she said. According to Ms. Pandor, the American decision would not change the legal position of the UN resolutions.