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Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE over 'provocative, hostile' actions

In a notable diplomatic shift, Algeria has officially severed ties with the United Arab Emirates, following a period of escalating tensions. The nations disagree on key regional matters, particularly concerning Western Sahara and the Sahel, with Algeria accusing the UAE of hostile provocations. This rift also underscores contrasting positions on…

The Times of India

Ceuta’s border crisis is about geopolitics, not just migration

According to a European Parliament resolution adopted in June 2021, Moroccan police temporarily eased controls at the border of Ceuta, the Spanish enclave of about 83,000 people on the North African coast, and failed to stop thousands of people from entering.

The Conversation

Ceuta and Western Sahara at heart of US-Morocco rapprochement

Since late July, the United States has been increasingly signalling a move to strengthen its ties with Morocco, both economically and diplomatically. In 2020, the US backed Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara in exchange for the country normalising relations with Israel. Now, Washington appears ready to support Morocco’s claims…

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The Ceuta border incident shows how EU migration can be ‘weaponised’ – but overall levels are declining

It took one night in Ceuta to end a relatively quiet summer on Europe’s southern border. Over 70,000 people entered the Spanish enclave from Morocco between July 30 and 31, most of them swimming around the heavily guarded border fences.

The Conversation

Spain PM Sanchez visits Algeria for first time in four years as ties thaw

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday visited Algeria for the first time in four years in a bid to mend diplomatic ties between the two countries after they were frayed by a row over Western Sahara. In 2022, Madrid abandoned its neutrality stance over the disputed territory and backed…

France 24

EU backs Morocco autonomy plan for Western Sahara and eyes new partnership

The European Union has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara and is pushing for a new strategic partnership with Rabat to be finalised by the end of the year.

Radio France Internationale

Mali latest to back Morocco’s plan for disputed Western Sahara amid US and Europe support

Western Sahara has emerged as a hot spot for investment, drawing European and American firms

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Christopher Nolan criticised for filming in occupied Western Sahara city

Organisers of local film festival warn production of The Odyssey in Dakhla could normalise repression by Morocco

The Guardian - UK

UK latest country to back Morocco's plan in disputed Western Sahara

The United Kingdom is shifting its stance on the disputed Western Sahara, backing Morocco's plan to offer its people limited autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty

The Independent UK

Hackers breach Morocco's social security database in unprecedented cyberattack

The hackers who posted the documents on Telegram said the attack was in response to alleged Moroccan 'harassment' of Algeria on social media platforms, pledging additional cyberattacks if Algerian sites were targeted.

Euronews

European Airlines Hit Turbulence Over Western Sahara Flights

Direct flights from two European capitals to a city in a bitterly disputed north African territory have become the latest battleground in the conflict between a rebel group and Morocco.

International Business Times

France Backs Morocco's Autonomy Plan For Western Sahara

France's support for Morocco's autonomy plan in Western Sahara shifts dynamics in the longstanding conflict, facing criticism from Algeria and the Polisari...

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‘This music survived in a network of phones’: El Wali, the shapeshifting voice of Saharan struggle

Since the 1970s this band in Western Sahara, made up of Sahrawis who oppose Moroccan rule, have made spellbinding music – and a long-awaited new collection of music is being prepared

The Guardian - UK

Morocco will co-host the 2030 World Cup – Palestine and Western Sahara will be burning issues

The 2030 men’s football World Cup will be co-hosted by three countries across two continents after Morocco, Spain and Portugal’s successful bid was selected by Fifa, the sport’s world governing body.

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The Independent UK

A UN envoy has made his first visit to Western Sahara. He pledged to advance the political process

The United Nations has doubled down on its pledge to revive stalled negotiations over the disputed Western Sahara in a visit to the region this week in which its top negotiator met with officials on all sides

Radio France Internationale

Morocco's king thanks Israeli PM for backing claim on Western Sahara

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has invited Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for an official visit, after Israel formally recognised Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory of Western Sahara.

Radio France Internationale

Israel recognises Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara, mulls opening consulate

Israel has recognised Morocco's sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara region and is considering opening a consulate in the Moroccan-controlled part of the territory.

France 24

Israel recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over disputed Western Sahara

Israel announced Monday it was recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, joining the United States as the only countries to acknowledge the kingdom's annexation of the disputed north African territory.

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Al Jazeera

Israel recognises Western Sahara as part of Morocco

Morocco claims sovereignty over territory, but other countries back separatist movement.

The Guardian - AU

Moroccan officials accused of intimidation after fracas at African unity event in Canberra

Kamal Fadel, a representative of the Sahrawi people of Western Sahara, was initially blocked from entering venue by Moroccan embassy staff

Radio France Internationale

UN resupplies mission in Western Sahara for first time since 2020

The United Nations has sent an overland convoy to resupply its peacekeeping mission in separatist-controlled Western Sahara for the first time since 2020. The UN says its presence in the field is key to finding a way to resolve the disagreement over what to do with the territory.

Al Jazeera

Algerian president says Morocco ties reach ‘point of no return’

The North African neighbours have been locked in a bitter rivalry over the disputed territory of Western Sahara.

Al Jazeera

Spain, Morocco seek reset of testy relationship at Rabat summit

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the two countries agreed on a commitment of ‘mutual respect’.

Reuters

Spain, Morocco forge economic ties as Western Sahara policy reversal eases tensions

Spain and Morocco will hold their first bilateral summit in eight years on Thursday as they seek to strengthen economic ties and build on a diplomatic truce reached last year after disputes over migration and territory.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Spain’s PM Heads to Morocco at Head of Large Delegation

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez traveled to Rabat on Wednesday along with 11 ministers for a meeting with Moroccan government officials. The visit comes 10 months after Sánchez went to meet Moroccan King Mohammed VI and put an end to a diplomatic crisis that had erupted in 2021 regarding Morocco's…

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