Algeria has not reacted to King Mohammed VI’s speech on the occasion of the Throne Feast, in which he called for finding a "consensual solution" to the conflict in the Sahara, "in which there is neither winner nor loser, while preserving the dignity of all parties". Meanwhile, the United States is announcing major investments in the Moroccan Sahara.
The position of the United States on the Moroccan Sahara remains unchanged. From Algiers, Massad Boulos, senior advisor to President Donald Trump, stated that "genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the only viable solution."
President Donald Trump seized the opportunity of the Throne Feast to reaffirm the American recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and Washington’s support for the Kingdom’s autonomy plan for this territory, proposed to put an end to this conflict.
No more mentions of "Morocco" on locations in the Sahara where Airbnb, a community platform that connects travelers with hospitality businesses (hotels, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts), offers its services.
In a scathing analysis, former minister Noureddine Boukrouh paints a bleak picture of Algeria’s diplomatic situation, particularly on the thorny issue of the Sahara. The recent visit of an American envoy to Algiers seems to have crystallized latent fears, suggesting, according to him, an unfavorable outcome for the country in an increasingly complex international context. Algeria would find itself with its back against the wall, facing choices it has postponed for too long.
The Federation of Consumers and Users (CECU) and the Coordination of Farmers’ and Livestock Producers’ Organizations (COAG) have initiated a joint administrative procedure for suspected labeling fraud. The complaint targets cherry tomatoes marketed by Carrefour and supplied by the Azura Group, whose stated origin is Moroccan while their actual provenance is the Sahara.
Spain does not look favorably on Qatar’s proposal to provide a new presidential aircraft to Donald Trump, fearing a rebalancing of power to its detriment in the conflict in the Sahara.
Glovo delivery workers are dissatisfied with the Spanish company specialized in food ordering and delivery in Morocco. At the root of this anger is the display of a map of Morocco amputated from its Sahara on the app and the deterioration of their working conditions.
Is South Africa, a country historically close to the Polisario Front, following in the footsteps of countries like the United States, Israel, France and Spain? On Tuesday, the Mkondowe Sizwe (MK) party, led by former South African President Jacob Zuma, officially recognized Rabat’s sovereignty over the Sahara. A new setback for Algeria, the protector of the independence movement.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially apologized to Arryadia, the channel of the National Broadcast and Television Company (SNRT), after an advertising spot featuring a map of Morocco without its Sahara was broadcast during the opening ceremony of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) on Saturday in Rabat.
China and Russia are reportedly preparing to officially express their support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara. A strong act that would reinforce Morocco’s position as an indispensable player in North Africa.
The Polisario militiamen responsible for the latest attack carried out in the city of Smara, in the heart of the Moroccan Sahara, were killed during a targeted operation conducted by a Moroccan drone.