Politics
The international backing for Morocco’s autonomy initiative continues to strengthen, with Lebanon and Paraguay reiterating their support for Morocco’s territorial integrity over its southern provinces. Lebanon’s steadfast position On Tuesday, Lebanon reaffirmed its unwavering stance......
An unexpected announcement has reignited hopes for a historic reconciliation in the Maghreb. Steve Witkoff, special envoy of former U.S. President Donald Trump to the Middle East, stated that his team is “currently working on a peace agreement between Morocco and Algeria,”......
John Bolton, former US national security adviser and long-time supporter of the Polisario Front in Washington, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Maryland on 18 criminal counts for mishandling classified information. If convicted, the 76-year-old faces up to ten years in prison on each count. The......
UN envoy Staffan de Mistura has renewed his appeal for all stakeholders, including Algeria, to engage in a new round of negotiations over the Sahara conflict under UN auspices. During his most recent briefing to the UN Security Council, de Mistura emphasized the urgency of reviving the stalled peace......
Senior US presidential advisor Massad Boulos said that Algeria has shown willingness to improve relations with Morocco, a move that could signal a rare diplomatic thaw between the two North African neighbors long divided over the Sahara dispute. In an interview with Asharq News on October 16, Boulos......
Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita has reiterated his country’s firm stance in support of African sovereignty, urging that nations of the Sahel region should not be subjected to external interference or political guardianship. Speaking in Moscow alongside Russian Foreign Minister......
A senior Polisario leader has ignited fresh concerns by issuing terror threats against Morocco and the wider region, raising alarm over the group’s militarization and destabilizing activities. Mansur Omar, a high-ranking figure within the Polisario Front, claimed the group possesses weapons capable......
Saudi Arabia and Togo have reinforced their strong backing for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan, presenting it as the most credible and pragmatic framework to resolve the Sahara dispute. Both nations highlighted their positions during the Fourth Committee sessions of the United Nations General Assembly......
In a significant turn in global diplomacy, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has expressed Moscow’s readiness to support Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for the Sahara, framing it as a legitimate form of self-determination under the United Nations framework. His remarks mark a new phase in Russia’s......
The United Arab Emirates reaffirmed its steadfast backing for Morocco’s autonomy proposal regarding the Moroccan Sahara, emphasizing its alignment with international law and UN principles. Speaking before the United Nations General Assembly’s Fourth Committee in New York, the Emirati representative......
Morocco’s diplomacy has intensified ahead of a crucial United Nations Security Council (UNSC) vote later this month, as Russia’s growing involvement in the Sahara question reshapes the geopolitical equation. On Thursday, Morocco’s ambassador to Moscow, Lotfi Bouchaara, held talks with......
Security conditions in and around the Tindouf camps in southern Algeria are deteriorating, as a recent armed attack targeting Chinese workers highlights the fragile situation in the region, where Algeria continues to shelter and support the Polisario Front. The incident, reported by the Forum for Supporters......
Algeria continues to sidestep the UN-led political process on Sahara, yet the United Nations has not implemented strong measures to compel the country to engage constructively. The latest report by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres underscores Algeria’s ongoing reluctance while urging all parties......
