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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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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

The Independent UK

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.

Radio France Internationale

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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Israel recognises Western Sahara as part of Morocco

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

Al Jazeera

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

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

Radio France Internationale

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’.

Al Jazeera

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.

Reuters

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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The Independent UK

Spain's PM heads to Morocco to reap benefits of mended ties

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is traveling to Rabat along with 12 ministers before a meeting with Moroccan government officials

The Conversation

Western Sahara: the six-decade struggle to liberate Africa's last colony

Western Sahara is the territory in north-west Africa bordered by Morocco in the north, Algeria and Mauritania in the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. A former Spanish colony, it’s listed by the United Nations as one of only 17 territories that remain without self-government.

Al Jazeera

Morocco links Israel embassy to W Sahara recognition: Report

Israel has refused to engage on the issue, despite Moroccan demands, reports Axios.

Reuters

Morocco targets diplomatic goals after World Cup run

Morocco wants to turn admiration for its team's World Cup run into diplomatic capital to secure a bigger role in African soccer and backing for its bid to host the global tournament.

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The Independent UK

Morocco World Cup wins stir mixed feelings in Western Sahara

The Moroccan soccer team's history-making successes at the World Cup are stirring mixed emotions in the disputed territory of Western Sahara

Foreign Policy

The World’s Most Remote Film Festival

Deep in the Algerian desert, a Sahrawi-run event puts Western Sahara’s struggle for liberation on the big screen.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Morocco Plans $213 Million Farming Project in Western Sahara

Morocco is seeking investors for a $213 million agriculture project in the disputed territory of Western Sahara irrigated by a wind-powered desalination plant. The project aims to turn 52 square kilometers of unused land near the city of Dakhla into farms growing fruit, vegetables and animal feed, according to an…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Algeria Calls for Resuming Negotiations between Morocco, Polisario

UN special envoy for the Western Sahara Staffan de Mistura arrived in Algiers on Monday and held talks with Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Morocco Recalls Tunisia Ambassador after Saied Receives Polisario Chief

Morocco recalled its ambassador to Tunisia on Friday after Tunisian President Kais Saied received the head of the Polisario Front movement that is seeking independence for Western Sahara, a territory Morocco regards as its own. Morocco said Tunisia's decision to invite Brahim Ghali to a Japanese development summit for Africa…

The Conversation

Unpacking the power plays over Western Sahara

The western Mediterranean region has recently witnessed an intensifying set of diplomatic and economic stand-offs between neighbours Morocco, Algeria, and Spain.

Asharq Al-Awsat

De Mistura Visits Rabat to Discuss Disputed Western Sahara

UN special envoy for the Western Sahara Staffan de Mistura arrived in Morocco on Friday to hold talks with Moroccan officials on advancing the political process in the disputed region, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said. Observers see that de Mistura’s visit aims to discuss the disputed Western Sahara issue, which…

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